RG6 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 1LF

RG6 1LF, Reading has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.63 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG6 postcode area, which has experienced 167 crimes and a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG6 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1LF, encompassing approximately 1339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG6 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 3

RG6 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.6335.71%
Bicycle theft214.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-33.33%
Public order21.490.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.45-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.240.00%
Other theft21.49-66.67%
Burglary11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%
Other crime10.75-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.120.00%
Other theft67.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.48100.00%
Vehicle crime42.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.9950.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Other crime32.24200.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.140.00%
Other theft67.460.00%
Vehicle crime34.48200.00%
Public order32.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-50.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.46500.00%
Other theft64.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.480.00%
Bicycle theft32.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.24-66.67%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Robbery10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.909.09%
Criminal damage and arson48.96100.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.90-35.29%
Other theft48.210.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2450.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49-50.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.1130.77%
Criminal damage and arson412.69100.00%
Other theft42.99300.00%
Vehicle crime42.99300.00%
Public order32.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Burglary11.49-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.90-13.33%
Burglary39.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24-60.00%
Public order21.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Robbery21.490.00%
Other theft11.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.12-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson511.20400.00%
Other theft43.73-42.86%
Public order42.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.99-60.00%
Burglary21.49100.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.36-27.27%
Other theft711.9475.00%
Vehicle crime55.220.00%
Drugs33.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.24-66.67%
Burglary10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour516.420.00%
Other theft43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.990.00%
Bicycle theft12.240.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202414
July 202410
June 202410
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 202417
January 202413
December 202315
November 202316
October 202322

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 1LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Radstock Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Haywood Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. St Bartholomews Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Filey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1