RG2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2

RG2, Reading has recorded a total of 387 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG2, encompassing approximately 46826 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (-1.60% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (100) incidents (75.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-39.13% decrease)

RG2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 81
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

RG2 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG2

The postcode district are associated with the RG2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.26-1.60%
Shoplifting1002.6375.44%
Anti-social behaviour282.14-39.13%
Other theft270.60-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson260.58-7.14%
Public order240.56-22.58%
Vehicle crime200.51-39.39%
Burglary140.43-33.33%
Drugs80.3033.33%
Bicycle theft60.17-40.00%
Robbery50.13-16.67%
Other crime40.11-42.86%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1258.6126.26%
Shoplifting572.6723.91%
Anti-social behaviour461.22-24.59%
Vehicle crime330.9837.50%
Public order310.7029.17%
Other theft290.66-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson280.62-6.67%
Burglary210.600.00%
Bicycle theft100.45-16.67%
Other crime70.21-12.50%
Drugs60.15100.00%
Robbery60.13500.00%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Theft from the person10.06-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences997.99-36.13%
Anti-social behaviour612.1135.56%
Shoplifting461.30-6.12%
Other theft400.988.11%
Criminal damage and arson300.8557.89%
Public order240.6420.00%
Vehicle crime240.5120.00%
Burglary210.5150.00%
Bicycle theft120.4550.00%
Other crime80.260.00%
Theft from the person30.17-57.14%
Drugs30.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%
Robbery10.04-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1558.37-1.90%
Shoplifting493.312.08%
Anti-social behaviour451.0532.35%
Other theft370.96-17.78%
Public order200.79-31.03%
Vehicle crime200.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.43-17.39%
Burglary140.4155.56%
Bicycle theft80.3060.00%
Other crime80.17100.00%
Theft from the person70.170.00%
Robbery40.15-50.00%
Drugs30.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1588.5212.06%
Shoplifting483.3714.29%
Other theft451.0315.38%
Anti-social behaviour340.960.00%
Public order290.7361.11%
Criminal damage and arson230.62-8.00%
Vehicle crime200.4911.11%
Burglary90.4312.50%
Robbery80.19166.67%
Theft from the person70.17250.00%
Bicycle theft50.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.1166.67%
Drugs40.11100.00%
Other crime40.09-20.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.478.46%
Shoplifting423.01-30.00%
Other theft390.9062.50%
Anti-social behaviour340.83-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson250.73-7.41%
Public order180.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime180.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft100.38-9.09%
Burglary80.21-33.33%
Other crime50.17400.00%
Robbery30.11-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-25.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%
Drugs20.04-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1307.756.56%
Shoplifting602.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour361.2824.14%
Criminal damage and arson270.7712.50%
Vehicle crime270.5880.00%
Other theft240.58-36.84%
Public order210.5116.67%
Burglary120.45-36.84%
Bicycle theft110.2683.33%
Possession of weapons40.23100.00%
Robbery40.090.00%
Theft from the person30.09200.00%
Drugs30.06-40.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.989.91%
Shoplifting452.61-23.73%
Other theft380.9611.76%
Anti-social behaviour290.81-6.45%
Criminal damage and arson240.6233.33%
Burglary190.510.00%
Public order180.4112.50%
Vehicle crime150.38-34.78%
Bicycle theft60.320.00%
Drugs50.1325.00%
Other crime30.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.04-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.2012.12%
Shoplifting592.37145.83%
Other theft341.2678.95%
Anti-social behaviour310.7347.62%
Vehicle crime230.664.55%
Burglary190.49137.50%
Criminal damage and arson180.41-56.10%
Public order160.38-48.39%
Other crime60.3420.00%
Bicycle theft60.13-40.00%
Drugs40.130.00%
Possession of weapons40.0933.33%
Theft from the person40.09-66.67%
Robbery20.09-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences996.47-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson412.1110.81%
Public order310.8863.16%
Shoplifting240.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime220.51-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour210.47-32.26%
Other theft190.45-20.83%
Theft from the person120.41140.00%
Bicycle theft100.2642.86%
Burglary80.21-42.86%
Other crime50.17-28.57%
Robbery40.11300.00%
Drugs40.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1437.84-1.38%
Criminal damage and arson373.055.71%
Shoplifting360.79-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour310.77-29.55%
Vehicle crime290.66-29.27%
Other theft240.62-31.43%
Public order190.51-52.50%
Burglary140.41-33.33%
Drugs80.300.00%
Other crime70.17-12.50%
Bicycle theft70.15-46.15%
Possession of weapons60.15100.00%
Theft from the person50.1325.00%
Robbery10.11-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1459.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour443.100.00%
Shoplifting410.940.00%
Vehicle crime410.880.00%
Public order400.880.00%
Other theft350.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson350.750.00%
Burglary210.750.00%
Bicycle theft130.450.00%
Drugs80.280.00%
Other crime80.170.00%
Theft from the person40.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Robbery30.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 129.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024123
August 2024125
July 202499
June 2024155
May 2024158
April 2024141
March 2024130
February 2024122
January 2024111
December 202399
November 2023143
October 2023145

A total of 391 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202429
July 202440
June 202437
May 202445
April 202439
March 202424
February 202438
January 202434
December 202319
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 333 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202428
July 202430
June 202419
May 202423
April 202425
March 202427
February 202424
January 202418
December 202341
November 202337
October 202335

A total of 440 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202446
July 202461
June 202445
May 202434
April 202434
March 202436
February 202429
January 202431
December 202321
November 202331
October 202344

A total of 180 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202421
July 202421
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 202419
January 202419
December 20238
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 104 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 202410
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 291 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202431
July 202424
June 202420
May 202429
April 202418
March 202421
February 202418
January 202416
December 202331
November 202319
October 202340

A total of 292 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202433
July 202424
June 202420
May 202420
April 202418
March 202427
February 202415
January 202423
December 202322
November 202329
October 202341

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 607 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
August 202457
July 202446
June 202449
May 202448
April 202442
March 202460
February 202445
January 202459
December 202324
November 202336
October 202341

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total81
    Shoplifting65
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shinfield Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Hyperion Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mitcham Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. B3031
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lower Meadow Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Lawns
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Windermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 15. Exwick Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Foxhays Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hawthorn
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Milam Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Church Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Waterloo Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Acre Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Midgham Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Merton Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Meavy Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Denbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3