RG6 6JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 6JP

RG6 6JP, Reading has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.61 per 1,000 population. This RG6 6JP 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 6JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 6JP, encompassing approximately 1264 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG6 6JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4

RG6 6JP 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.70100.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Bicycle theft21.580.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.6175.00%
Other crime35.540.00%
Vehicle crime32.37200.00%
Other theft32.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.07-20.00%
Other theft43.160.00%
Burglary23.160.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.8625.00%
Other theft43.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.44-55.56%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-50.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

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 offences918.9828.57%
Anti-social behaviour47.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16100.00%
Shoplifting33.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.370.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.230.00%
Shoplifting65.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.74100.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.4016.67%
Shoplifting65.54100.00%
Other theft24.74100.00%
Bicycle theft21.58100.00%
Theft from the person11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%
Drugs10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.82-25.00%
Burglary34.74200.00%
Shoplifting32.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Other theft11.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences815.0214.29%
Vehicle crime46.330.00%
Other theft23.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.860.00%
Bicycle theft45.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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

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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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 6JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hatherley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1