RG2 0JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0JD

RG2 0JD, Reading has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.62 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0JD 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 0JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0JD, encompassing approximately 611 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 0JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Admirals Court with total crimes: 4
  • Park View with total crimes: 1

RG2 0JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.62-16.67%
Shoplifting28.17-33.33%
Theft from the person13.270.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Other theft11.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.70100.00%
Shoplifting39.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.90-25.00%
Other theft24.900.00%
Robbery13.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting426.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences36.54-70.00%
Other theft24.90100.00%
Public order13.270.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1040.87900.00%
Shoplifting516.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.17200.00%
Drugs24.900.00%
Vehicle crime23.27100.00%
Other crime13.270.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Public order11.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting619.62100.00%
Public order29.81100.00%
Possession of weapons13.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.06-28.57%
Shoplifting38.17-76.92%
Vehicle crime34.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9050.00%
Burglary24.90100.00%
Theft from the person13.270.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Public order11.63-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1345.78116.67%
Violence and sexual offences721.2575.00%
Public order411.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.54-33.33%
Burglary13.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In February 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
Shoplifting637.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime46.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.540.00%
Burglary34.90200.00%
Bicycle theft14.900.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.9850.00%
Shoplifting19.81-50.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Other crime11.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.62100.00%
Shoplifting26.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.27-50.00%
Other theft13.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Robbery11.630.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour416.35300.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.54-33.33%
Other theft13.270.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.540.00%
Vehicle crime24.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.270.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 202413
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 2. Admirals Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Saviour'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tyberton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1