RUSTON CLOSE, RG2 0DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0DA

RUSTON CLOSE, RG2 0DA, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.16 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 0DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0DA, encompassing approximately 1855 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 0DA area, explore the RG2 0DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

RG2 0DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsley Close with total crimes: 2

RUSTON CLOSE, RG2 0DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.16-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson33.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.1714.29%
Violence and sexual offences78.62-22.22%
Vehicle crime23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.32133.33%
Violence and sexual offences97.54125.00%
Other theft34.8550.00%
Robbery21.620.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.23-20.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.0125.00%
Vehicle crime32.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.01100.00%
Bicycle theft22.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.23-71.43%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences710.2416.67%
Other theft33.77200.00%
Theft from the person21.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.7020.00%
Public order43.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Shoplifting21.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime512.9325.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6950.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Shoplifting31.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.16-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.69100.00%
Public order32.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.70-57.14%
Other theft33.2350.00%
Bicycle theft21.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.010.00%
Bicycle theft37.540.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202416
May 202414
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Worton Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Exeter Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashby Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heroes Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tidman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Ruston Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1