RG6 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 1LJ

RG6 1LJ, Reading has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.14 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1LJ 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 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1LJ, encompassing approximately 4203 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 1LJ area, explore the RG6 1LJ 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 (183.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 1LJ 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 1LJ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.14183.33%
Vehicle crime64.0420.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.00-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.43150.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Other theft30.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.950.00%
Other theft52.3825.00%
Vehicle crime41.1933.33%
Bicycle theft20.95-33.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.950.00%
Other theft42.3833.33%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.19-41.18%
Public order42.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.950.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In March 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 offences177.8541.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.14-36.84%
Public order42.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Other theft30.71200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1472.73%
Public order24.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.61-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.62100.00%
Other theft31.43-50.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.33-6.25%
Other theft63.5750.00%
Vehicle crime51.43400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.660.00%
Other theft43.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 202417
February 202412
January 202419
December 202311
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 3 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

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 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 33 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 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 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 1LJ 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. Adelaide Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lennox Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Pitcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Blackthorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1