RG30 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 1HW

RG30 1HW, Reading has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.85 per 1,000 population. This RG30 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 1HW, encompassing approximately 3560 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG30 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Little John'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Battle Square with total crimes: 5

RG30 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.85-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour95.9028.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.53-40.00%
Other theft51.69-16.67%
Public order51.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-40.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.8270.59%
Criminal damage and arson108.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.81-61.11%
Other theft61.9750.00%
Vehicle crime51.69400.00%
Drugs41.40300.00%
Theft from the person21.120.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1817.13260.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.06-32.00%
Public order104.78150.00%
Burglary42.81100.00%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.204.17%
Anti-social behaviour57.02-61.54%
Public order41.40-50.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Burglary20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting20.56-60.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.2214.29%
Anti-social behaviour136.74550.00%
Public order83.6560.00%
Shoplifting52.2566.67%
Burglary51.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-20.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.89-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson55.90150.00%
Public order51.40-44.44%
Burglary51.40400.00%
Other theft41.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.12100.00%
Shoplifting31.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-75.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.7030.00%
Public order97.3012.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.5360.00%
Other theft52.2525.00%
Shoplifting51.40400.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2066.67%
Public order85.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-28.57%
Other theft41.40100.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-80.00%
Shoplifting10.28-75.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.36-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Shoplifting41.40300.00%
Public order41.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.12-50.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.1319.05%
Vehicle crime87.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.25-33.33%
Public order61.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6925.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Drugs31.12-57.14%
Burglary20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.2610.53%
Anti-social behaviour95.90-43.75%
Drugs72.53600.00%
Vehicle crime61.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Other theft41.12-33.33%
Public order41.12-42.86%
Shoplifting41.12-20.00%
Other crime21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.56-50.00%
Burglary20.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.340.00%
Public order74.490.00%
Other theft61.970.00%
Shoplifting51.690.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Bicycle theft41.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other crime30.840.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 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 20245
May 202413
April 20242
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202417
June 202425
May 202424
April 202421
March 202426
February 202420
January 202412
December 202325
November 202321
October 202319

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 1HW 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. Little John'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Battle Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Alma Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Battle Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Chester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St George'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Brock Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rona Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broughton Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Ledbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wilson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Canford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lundy Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1