DARWIN CLOSE, RG2 0TB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0TB

DARWIN CLOSE, RG2 0TB, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0TB 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 0TB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0TB, encompassing approximately 1982 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 0TB area, explore the RG2 0TB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG2 0TB area, visit the RG2 0TB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 0TB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fair Isle Way with total crimes: 3
  • Drake Way with total crimes: 3

DARWIN CLOSE, RG2 0TB 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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.58-16.67%
Burglary32.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.59100.00%
Other theft43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.52-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.510.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5916.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.5350.00%
Other theft21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.08200.00%
Other theft33.03200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.07300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-33.33%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.0866.67%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.51-57.14%
Public order21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Other theft11.010.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.0650.00%
Public order31.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.51-33.33%
Drugs21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Acre Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fair Isle Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Drake Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Havergate Way
    Total3
    Bicycle theft3
  • 5. Puffin Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Commercial Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longships Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1