READING ROAD, RG9 1AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG9 1AX

READING ROAD, RG9 1AX, South Oxfordshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.78 per 1,000 population. This RG9 1AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG9 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG9 1AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG9 1AX, encompassing approximately 3346 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG9 1AX area, explore the RG9 1AX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG9 1AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 3
  • Boston Road with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD, RG9 1AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79-20.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1636.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.4825.00%
Drugs51.49150.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-25.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0757.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Bicycle theft21.20100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.68-41.67%
Other theft32.090.00%
Theft from the person30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.4771.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.59-55.56%
Public order41.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson98.37350.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.09150.00%
Public order41.49100.00%
Drugs21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.78-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences67.17-40.00%
Other theft51.7966.67%
Drugs41.49300.00%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.990.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202415
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG9 1AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Boston Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meadow Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tuns Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charlotte Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Grange Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Friday Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hart Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1