RG6 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 6DG

RG6 6DG, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This RG6 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 6DG, encompassing approximately 1135 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 1

RG6 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.971000.00%
Vehicle crime39.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Public order11.760.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.88-87.50%
Burglary10.880.00%

In July 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 offences819.3833.33%
Vehicle crime47.05300.00%
Other crime33.520.00%
Other theft32.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.2120.00%
Other theft55.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.76-66.67%
Public order10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.400.00%
Other theft33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6450.00%
Vehicle crime32.6450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Public order21.760.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.6228.57%
Anti-social behaviour47.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.5233.33%
Other crime13.52-66.67%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.21-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson36.17200.00%
Other crime32.640.00%
Vehicle crime12.640.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.3844.44%
Other theft211.45100.00%
Theft from the person11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%
Drugs10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.26-10.00%
Burglary37.93200.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Other theft11.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-80.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.1442.86%
Vehicle crime58.81150.00%
Other theft24.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Other crime11.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.170.00%
Bicycle theft22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 6DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1