RG6 6DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 6DJ

RG6 6DJ, Reading has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.29 per 1,000 population. This RG6 6DJ 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 6DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 6DJ, encompassing approximately 986 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 6DJ area, explore the RG6 6DJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG6 6DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Park Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Avebury Square with total crimes: 2

RG6 6DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.2933.33%
Public order44.06300.00%
Vehicle crime34.0650.00%
Robbery23.04100.00%
Bicycle theft22.03-33.33%
Burglary22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-66.67%
Shoplifting11.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.04200.00%
Other theft33.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Bicycle theft33.0450.00%
Shoplifting23.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Robbery12.030.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.2433.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Burglary22.03100.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Bicycle theft22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Other theft11.01-80.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft520.28-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.0733.33%
Shoplifting34.06-25.00%
Bicycle theft23.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.030.00%
Possession of weapons12.030.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft619.26200.00%
Shoplifting46.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.0650.00%
Bicycle theft23.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-50.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime317.240.00%
Bicycle theft33.0450.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.04-50.00%
Other theft22.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Shoplifting22.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.24-33.33%
Other theft34.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.040.00%
Bicycle theft23.04100.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.2550.00%
Other theft46.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.0650.00%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.18100.00%
Other theft34.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.04100.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.15-75.00%
Shoplifting22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime12.03-50.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.2860.00%
Other theft38.1150.00%
Burglary23.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1230.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences512.170.00%
Burglary45.070.00%
Vehicle crime44.060.00%
Other theft24.060.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 202312

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Whitley Park Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Avebury Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southern Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1