WINCHESTER ROAD, RG2 0EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0EY

WINCHESTER ROAD, RG2 0EY, Reading has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0EY 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 0EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0EY, encompassing approximately 3720 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

RG2 0EY 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

WINCHESTER ROAD, RG2 0EY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.957.14%
Shoplifting54.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.76133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.8825.00%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Bicycle theft31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.48-53.33%
Vehicle crime63.7650.00%
Burglary51.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-40.00%
Other theft20.81-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.4087.50%
Other theft68.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Public order31.08-25.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.90-20.00%
Other theft94.30800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.42600.00%
Vehicle crime41.8833.33%
Public order41.080.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9525.00%
Public order45.38100.00%
Vehicle crime31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7514.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42-42.86%
Public order21.080.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-85.71%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.17-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson73.76250.00%
Other theft71.88133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-50.00%
Burglary41.61300.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.32160.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.99200.00%
Other theft33.2350.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-50.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-66.67%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.48-65.52%
Vehicle crime62.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Public order41.08100.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.1381.25%
Vehicle crime67.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.3466.67%
Other theft41.3433.33%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Public order20.81-66.67%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1612.900.00%
Vehicle crime64.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Public order61.610.00%
Burglary51.610.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20249
February 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202414
June 202430
May 202416
April 202420
March 202416
February 202414
January 202426
December 202310
November 202329
October 202316

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20231
October 20232

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 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 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
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 3 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
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 0EY 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. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterloo Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Swainstone Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Surrey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Whitley Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. George Palmer Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Elgar Road South
    Total1
    Shoplifting1