RG6 6DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 6DN

RG6 6DN, Reading has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.96 per 1,000 population. This RG6 6DN 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 6DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 6DN, encompassing approximately 1633 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG6 6DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • The Chancellor'S Way with total crimes: 1

RG6 6DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary37.960.00%
Bicycle theft31.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.90100.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft35.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.61-66.67%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.96-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.45100.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.510.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.35400.00%
Shoplifting33.06-50.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.120.00%
Other theft13.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.67100.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.67200.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-90.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft109.80-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences36.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1115.920.00%
Shoplifting66.740.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1