READING GATE RETAIL PARK, RG2 0QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0QG

READING GATE RETAIL PARK, RG2 0QG, Reading has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.35 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0QG 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 0QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0QG, encompassing approximately 514 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 0QG area, explore the RG2 0QG 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG2 0QG 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

READING GATE RETAIL PARK, RG2 0QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.35-16.67%
Public order29.73-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.89-33.33%
Burglary23.890.00%
Vehicle crime13.890.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting635.0250.00%
Public order311.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.84200.00%
Other theft25.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.890.00%
Robbery11.950.00%
Theft from the person11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting419.45100.00%
Public order27.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Bicycle theft11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order215.560.00%
Shoplifting23.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting421.40300.00%
Other theft27.780.00%
Public order23.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.890.00%
Bicycle theft13.890.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.56-33.33%
Other theft23.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.95-50.00%
Shoplifting11.95-66.67%
Theft from the person11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson327.240.00%
Shoplifting35.8450.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.840.00%
Other theft25.84100.00%
Bicycle theft23.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order315.5650.00%
Shoplifting25.84-66.67%
Burglary13.890.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.13200.00%
Shoplifting611.67500.00%
Public order211.670.00%
Burglary13.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime219.45100.00%
Other theft23.890.00%
Public order23.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.89-33.33%
Burglary13.890.00%
Shoplifting11.95-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting323.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.890.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary217.510.00%
Shoplifting23.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.890.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Other theft11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 0QG 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