RG2 0DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0DD

RG2 0DD, Reading has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0DD 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 0DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0DD, encompassing approximately 2741 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 0DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Mitcham Close with total crimes: 6
  • Waterloo Rise with total crimes: 3

RG2 0DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.21-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.92300.00%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4633.33%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6736.36%
Criminal damage and arson55.470.00%
Bicycle theft31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime31.0950.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.86-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0150.00%
Burglary52.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.82150.00%
Other theft41.8233.33%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Public order20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.3233.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.30-42.86%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.50-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.47250.00%
Other theft52.5525.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.15118.18%
Criminal damage and arson58.76150.00%
Other theft41.82300.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.010.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Burglary31.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-66.67%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.860.00%
Burglary64.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.19500.00%
Public order42.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-40.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.040.00%
Vehicle crime54.01-16.67%
Other theft41.82-20.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.04-45.00%
Vehicle crime64.01500.00%
Other theft52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.0517.65%
Other theft57.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.200.00%
Burglary42.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202411
June 202420
May 202415
April 202424
March 202411
February 202411
January 202411
December 202311
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Mitcham Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Waterloo Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Swainstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Surrey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Whitley Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Elgar Road South
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Milman Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1