RG2 0SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0SX

RG2 0SX, Reading has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.66 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0SX 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 0SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0SX, encompassing approximately 646 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 0SX area, explore the RG2 0SX 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: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG2 0SX 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 0SX 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting521.66-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.73-62.50%
Public order24.64-33.33%
Burglary23.090.00%
Other theft13.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.13300.00%
Shoplifting612.3820.00%
Public order39.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.64100.00%
Other theft23.09100.00%
Robbery13.090.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting520.11150.00%
Public order27.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

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 offences624.75-25.00%
Public order29.28-33.33%
Shoplifting23.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.9414.29%
Shoplifting412.38100.00%
Public order36.190.00%
Other theft24.640.00%
Bicycle theft23.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.83100.00%
Shoplifting23.09-33.33%
Other theft23.090.00%
Burglary23.090.00%
Bicycle theft13.09-50.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.30-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson37.730.00%
Shoplifting34.6450.00%
Other theft24.64100.00%
Bicycle theft23.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.090.00%
Public order11.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.8428.57%
Public order313.9250.00%
Shoplifting24.64-66.67%
Burglary13.09-50.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%

In January 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 offences729.3975.00%
Shoplifting610.83500.00%
Burglary29.280.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime36.19200.00%
Other theft34.640.00%
Burglary24.640.00%
Public order23.09-33.33%
Shoplifting13.09-66.67%
Drugs11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences632.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.28400.00%
Shoplifting37.7350.00%
Public order34.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.640.00%
Drugs13.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.750.00%
Public order39.280.00%
Burglary24.640.00%
Shoplifting23.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
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 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 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 0SX 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1