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

Overview of Crime in RG2 0JQ

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0JQ, Reading has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 0JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0JQ, encompassing approximately 4359 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

RG2 0JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Fair Isle Way with total crimes: 6
  • Chagford Road with total crimes: 5

BASINGSTOKE ROAD, RG2 0JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.68-33.33%
Shoplifting113.6783.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.5214.29%
Other theft71.8316.67%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Other crime30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.22-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour75.500.00%
Other theft61.61-45.45%
Shoplifting61.38-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-42.86%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.294.00%
Other theft115.96175.00%
Shoplifting72.52-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson71.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.61-22.22%
Public order41.61-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.92-50.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.2019.05%
Shoplifting115.73-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0675.00%
Public order51.610.00%
Other theft41.15-42.86%
Bicycle theft40.92300.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-75.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.8220.00%
Shoplifting122.7571.43%
Vehicle crime122.750.00%
Other theft72.7540.00%
Public order51.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-33.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.13150.00%
Shoplifting72.29-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.6120.00%
Public order61.3820.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3936.36%
Shoplifting133.44160.00%
Public order52.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.15400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-42.86%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.63-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour72.5240.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.61-14.29%
Shoplifting51.3825.00%
Other theft31.15-40.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.16-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson74.130.00%
Vehicle crime61.6150.00%
Other theft51.38-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-50.00%
Shoplifting41.15-55.56%
Burglary20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Public order20.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.12-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour105.96-44.44%
Other theft92.29125.00%
Shoplifting92.06200.00%
Public order82.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.83-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.61-33.33%
Burglary20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.1231.82%
Anti-social behaviour186.6538.46%
Criminal damage and arson84.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft61.83200.00%
Vehicle crime61.38-33.33%
Other theft41.380.00%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.0610.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.0585.71%
Criminal damage and arson122.98300.00%
Vehicle crime92.7580.00%
Other theft42.06-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting20.46-77.78%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.830.00%
Other theft144.590.00%
Shoplifting93.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.060.00%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Burglary51.150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 202318
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
July 20235

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234
August 20234
July 202314

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 202412
February 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202424
May 202426
April 202425
March 202421
February 202418
January 202415
December 202311
November 202318
October 202326
September 202329
August 202322
July 202320

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 202412
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20236
August 20239
July 20235

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238
August 202312
July 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Burglary3
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fair Isle Way
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chagford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. B3031
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Longships Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Landrake Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Meavy Gardens
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kingston Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Yelverton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Brixham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buckland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Midgham Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Havergate Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gweal Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Padworth Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Honiton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dawlish Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1