Crime Rates in RG1
Crime statistics for RG1 from official Police UK data. See total crimes, category breakdown, and how RG1 compares.
How safe is Reading Town Centre (RG1)?
RG1 covers Reading town centre, a major commuter hub 25 minutes from London Paddington. The Elizabeth line and strong tech-sector employment from companies like Microsoft make it one of the Thames Valley's key property markets.
Is Reading Town Centre (RG1) a safe area to live?
RG1 covers Reading town centre, a major commuter hub 25 minutes from London Paddington. The Elizabeth line and strong tech-sector employment from companies like Microsoft make it one of the Thames Valley's key property markets. For the latest recorded crime figures, use the checker above — it shows Police.uk data street by street for RG1.
How do I check crime rates for a specific street in RG1?
Enter a full RG1 postcode into the checker above to see crimes recorded within about a mile over the last 12 months, taken directly from Police.uk.
RG1 at a glance
Around 903 crimes were recorded near RG1 (2026-05), most commonly violent crime (277).
- Recorded crimes
- 903
- Violent Crime
- 277
- Shoplifting
- 191
- Anti Social Behaviour
- 104
- Public Order
- 76
- Other Theft
- 60
Approximate, for the RG1 area. Source: Police UK. Check a specific postcode below.
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