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

Overview of Crime in RG2 0ER

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0ER, Reading has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0ER 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 0ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0ER, encompassing approximately 3700 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG2 0ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hyperion Way with total crimes: 6
  • Mitcham Close with total crimes: 6

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.2433.33%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3563.64%
Criminal damage and arson54.8625.00%
Public order41.35300.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1110.27-54.17%
Vehicle crime62.9720.00%
Burglary61.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Other theft21.08-60.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.3226.32%
Vehicle crime56.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.35-16.67%
Other theft51.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35300.00%
Shoplifting31.0850.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.6211.76%
Anti-social behaviour65.1420.00%
Other theft51.62150.00%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Public order31.08-40.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.59-44.44%
Public order51.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3530.77%
Anti-social behaviour94.59125.00%
Public order52.4366.67%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.27-83.33%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.35-43.48%
Other theft63.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-60.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.59283.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.22150.00%
Other theft52.7066.67%
Vehicle crime41.35-20.00%
Public order31.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.92-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson61.6250.00%
Vehicle crime51.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3246.67%
Vehicle crime55.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35-33.33%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.700.00%
Burglary64.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.620.00%
Vehicle crime51.620.00%
Public order51.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202411
June 202424
May 202419
April 202417
March 202417
February 202413
January 202423
December 20236
November 202322
October 202315

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hyperion Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Mitcham Close
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Waterloo Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Swainstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Surrey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Christchurch Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Whitley Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. George Palmer Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Elgar Road South
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Milman Road
    Total1
    Public order1