ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0BN

ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BN, Reading has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.13 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 0BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0BN, encompassing approximately 2728 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

RG2 0BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mitcham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Alpine Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

ELGAR ROAD, RG2 0BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.13-6.25%
Vehicle crime85.5033.33%
Shoplifting52.9366.67%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3933.33%
Vehicle crime65.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-71.43%
Burglary31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.10-40.00%
Other theft21.10-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.62250.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.13-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.40100.00%
Other theft62.2050.00%
Vehicle crime52.2025.00%
Shoplifting51.830.00%
Public order41.83300.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Bicycle theft21.10100.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.6975.00%
Shoplifting57.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.83100.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.63-53.85%
Shoplifting64.4050.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.73-50.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.19136.36%
Anti-social behaviour79.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.57100.00%
Other theft52.20150.00%
Vehicle crime41.83100.00%
Shoplifting41.47-69.23%
Public order41.47-42.86%
Burglary31.47200.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.76116.67%
Violence and sexual offences114.76-21.43%
Public order74.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-25.00%
Other theft21.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-71.43%
Burglary10.73-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.0640.00%
Vehicle crime75.1375.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5750.00%
Shoplifting62.20500.00%
Public order52.20150.00%
Other theft41.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Burglary41.47300.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.73-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.66-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.47-20.00%
Other theft31.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.73-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.3933.33%
Other theft65.8620.00%
Vehicle crime52.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.83400.00%
Bicycle theft41.83300.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Other crime10.73-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.9350.00%
Other theft54.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.83150.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-33.33%
Public order21.47100.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.37-75.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.290.00%
Vehicle crime62.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.200.00%
Bicycle theft42.200.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202414
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202412
June 202421
May 202412
April 202426
March 202411
February 202414
January 202410
December 202316
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 202413
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 0BN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mitcham Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Alpine Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 4. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Katesgrove Lane
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 6. Laud Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Temple Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. St Paul'S Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. West Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Collis Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. River Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Pell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sherman Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Illiffe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Elgar Road South
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Milman Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waldeck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sailcloth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1