BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0DF

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0DF, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.32 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0DF 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 0DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0DF, encompassing approximately 2689 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 0DF area, explore the RG2 0DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG2 0DF area, visit the RG2 0DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG2 0DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Studland Close with total crimes: 2

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.32-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.60100.00%
Other theft11.49-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.16550.00%
Vehicle crime54.83400.00%
Robbery31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-85.71%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.44-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.60300.00%
Public order21.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.74-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.9014.29%
Violence and sexual offences85.95-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.76133.33%
Violence and sexual offences105.21150.00%
Other theft33.7250.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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
Shoplifting67.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-33.33%
Public order31.490.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.210.00%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9550.00%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-50.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9214.29%
Theft from the person42.970.00%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.18-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.6033.33%
Public order41.4933.33%
Shoplifting21.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences811.160.00%
Vehicle crime62.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.120.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Shoplifting31.120.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20242
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tidman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heroes Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Ruston Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1