RG6 1LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 1LG

RG6 1LG, Reading has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1LG 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 1LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1LG, encompassing approximately 3634 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 1LG area, explore the RG6 1LG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 1LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 3
  • Regis Park Road with total crimes: 3

RG6 1LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.70112.50%
Vehicle crime34.68-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.2033.33%
Burglary21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.15-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other crime30.83200.00%
Other theft30.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In June 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 offences117.1510.00%
Other theft43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Bicycle theft20.55-33.33%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1511.11%
Other theft52.75150.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.88-40.00%
Public order42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5315.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Public order10.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.53-27.78%
Public order43.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8350.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.2550.00%
Public order24.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.35-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.30100.00%
Other theft41.65-33.33%
Public order31.100.00%
Vehicle crime30.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.18-15.79%
Other theft64.4050.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-25.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.230.00%
Other theft41.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 202413
January 202418
December 202312
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
October 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

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
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Regis Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishop'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Pitcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Blackthorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. St Bartholomews Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1