RG6 6DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 6DQ

RG6 6DQ, Reading has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This RG6 6DQ 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 6DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 6DQ, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 6DQ 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
  • New Road with total crimes: 1

RG6 6DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.33200.00%
Burglary31.87200.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Shoplifting21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

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 arson26.22100.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft37.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-80.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.95-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.1150.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.08100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.73100.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.71200.00%
Shoplifting31.870.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-80.00%

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 offences59.9566.67%
Shoplifting33.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7350.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting67.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.73100.00%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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
Shoplifting33.73200.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.460.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-90.91%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1112.44-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.84100.00%
Burglary22.49100.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1218.040.00%
Shoplifting67.460.00%
Public order43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 202311
September 202312

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 6DQ 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. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1