CURZON STREET, RG30 1BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 1BQ

CURZON STREET, RG30 1BQ, Reading has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.38 per 1,000 population. This RG30 1BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG30 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG30 1BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 1BQ, encompassing approximately 3789 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 1BQ area, explore the RG30 1BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-3.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

RG30 1BQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Portman Way with total crimes: 9
  • Albany Road with total crimes: 8

CURZON STREET, RG30 1BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.38-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour98.4428.57%
Shoplifting72.38600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.85-25.00%
Other theft61.58100.00%
Public order41.5833.33%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.4210.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.11-61.11%
Vehicle crime41.85300.00%
Public order31.06-66.67%
Other theft30.79-62.50%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Theft from the person20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.017.14%
Anti-social behaviour187.9280.00%
Public order94.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3833.33%
Other theft82.11300.00%
Shoplifting32.11-25.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Theft from the person30.7950.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.6821.74%
Anti-social behaviour107.39-28.57%
Public order62.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.58-14.29%
Shoplifting41.58-33.33%
Burglary31.06-25.00%
Drugs30.79200.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Theft from the person20.79100.00%
Other theft20.53-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.794.55%
Anti-social behaviour146.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6975.00%
Shoplifting61.8550.00%
Public order61.580.00%
Other theft51.58150.00%
Burglary41.32100.00%
Possession of weapons31.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.57-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour75.81-41.67%
Public order61.85-40.00%
Shoplifting41.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Drugs31.06-25.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Other theft20.53-71.43%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.798.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.86-14.29%
Public order103.1742.86%
Other theft72.64-30.00%
Shoplifting61.85200.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06300.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.0641.18%
Anti-social behaviour146.330.00%
Other theft103.69150.00%
Public order72.6440.00%
Vehicle crime61.8520.00%
Drugs41.580.00%
Bicycle theft31.0650.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.63-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour144.49100.00%
Vehicle crime53.69-50.00%
Public order51.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-20.00%
Other theft41.06-60.00%
Shoplifting41.06300.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.5838.10%
Vehicle crime107.6511.11%
Other theft102.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.64-22.22%
Drugs61.850.00%
Public order51.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-16.67%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.42-16.00%
Vehicle crime95.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.38-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.38100.00%
Drugs61.58100.00%
Other theft51.58-37.50%
Shoplifting51.320.00%
Public order31.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.79-75.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.75-45.65%
Anti-social behaviour166.60-5.88%
Public order94.2212.50%
Other theft82.38100.00%
Vehicle crime72.1116.67%
Shoplifting51.8525.00%
Bicycle theft41.32300.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-57.14%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Other crime30.7950.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Robbery10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4627.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour1712.140.00%
Public order84.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Vehicle crime61.850.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 356 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202433
July 202430
June 202428
May 202423
April 202422
March 202426
February 202424
January 202417
December 202329
November 202321
October 202325
September 202346

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202418
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
March 202412
February 202414
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 202410
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 1BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Portman Way
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Albany Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Little John'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Battle Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 7. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Catherine Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Chester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Curzon Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightingale Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ashmere Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Connaught Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Beresford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wilson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Canford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Valentia Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cranbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1