READING ARCH ROAD, RH1 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RH1 1HG

READING ARCH ROAD, RH1 1HG, Reigate and Banstead has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.23 per 1,000 population. This RH1 1HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RH1 postcode area, which has experienced 325 crimes and a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RH1 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RH1 1HG, encompassing approximately 4464 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-54.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

RH1 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10

READING ARCH ROAD, RH1 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.23-54.05%
Shoplifting163.81433.33%
Public order103.58-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour82.24-38.46%
Drugs41.790.00%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.2827.59%
Anti-social behaviour138.29116.67%
Public order132.9185.71%
Criminal damage and arson92.91125.00%
Other theft62.02-14.29%
Burglary41.3433.33%
Drugs40.900.00%
Shoplifting30.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.3581.25%
Shoplifting96.4912.50%
Public order72.020.00%
Other theft71.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-20.00%
Other crime30.9050.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.66-33.33%
Shoplifting83.5833.33%
Public order71.79-36.36%
Other theft61.57-14.29%
Drugs61.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-80.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.14-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.3850.00%
Public order113.36-15.38%
Other theft72.4640.00%
Shoplifting61.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.3425.00%
Theft from the person41.120.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Drugs20.45-66.67%
Robbery10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.604.17%
Shoplifting185.6028.57%
Public order134.038.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.9111.11%
Drugs62.2450.00%
Other theft51.34400.00%
Theft from the person41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Robbery30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.3520.00%
Shoplifting145.38100.00%
Public order123.14-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour92.69-40.00%
Drugs42.0233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.14-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour154.48-11.76%
Public order143.36133.33%
Other theft73.1440.00%
Shoplifting71.57-61.11%
Burglary41.570.00%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Drugs30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Theft from the person20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.5075.00%
Shoplifting187.8480.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.0321.43%
Public order63.81-33.33%
Drugs51.34-16.67%
Other theft51.12-37.50%
Theft from the person41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-70.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour144.48-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.14150.00%
Shoplifting102.24-16.67%
Public order92.2450.00%
Other theft82.0214.29%
Drugs61.790.00%
Theft from the person41.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.69-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour155.38-25.00%
Shoplifting123.360.00%
Other theft72.690.00%
Public order61.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.90-20.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4427.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.850.00%
Shoplifting124.480.00%
Drugs92.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.020.00%
Other theft71.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.570.00%
Public order51.120.00%
Bicycle theft51.120.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246
April 202418
March 202414
February 20247
January 202418
December 202310
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 20243
May 202415
April 202410
March 20249
February 202415
January 202417
December 202314
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
October 20239

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202437
July 202429
June 202416
May 202424
April 202425
March 202424
February 202420
January 202435
December 202320
November 202324
October 202344

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 202412
February 202414
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RH1 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Reading Arch Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 8. Huntingdon Road
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 9. Grovehill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hooley Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Redstone Hollow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Venner Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Redhill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Holland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lower Bridge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sincots Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Ridgeway Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wilton Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1