RG2 0QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0QA

RG2 0QA, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.17 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0QA 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 0QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0QA, encompassing approximately 932 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG2 0QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shooters Way with total crimes: 3
  • Acre Road with total crimes: 3

RG2 0QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting517.17-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences55.36-28.57%
Public order25.36-33.33%
Burglary22.150.00%
Vehicle crime22.15100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.68133.33%
Shoplifting67.5120.00%
Public order36.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22100.00%
Other theft22.15-33.33%
Robbery12.150.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting518.24150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.36-50.00%
Other theft33.22200.00%
Public order23.220.00%
Bicycle theft22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.17100.00%
Public order26.44-33.33%
Shoplifting22.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.17100.00%
Public order34.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2250.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Bicycle theft22.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.95100.00%
Shoplifting22.15-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-50.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Bicycle theft12.15-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.29200.00%
Shoplifting33.2250.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Bicycle theft22.150.00%
Public order22.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order313.9550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.22-40.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Shoplifting22.15-66.67%
Burglary12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.24500.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.36100.00%
Public order22.15-33.33%
Burglary12.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime320.3850.00%
Other theft33.220.00%
Public order33.2250.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15-50.00%
Drugs22.15100.00%
Shoplifting12.15-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.36100.00%
Shoplifting34.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Public order22.15100.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Drugs12.150.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.730.00%
Burglary22.150.00%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.150.00%
Public order12.150.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shooters Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Acre Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fair Isle Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1