WORTON DRIVE, RG2 0TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 0TG

WORTON DRIVE, RG2 0TG, Reading has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.02 per 1,000 population. This RG2 0TG 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 0TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 0TG, encompassing approximately 998 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 0TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shooters Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Acre Road with total crimes: 3

WORTON DRIVE, RG2 0TG 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 offences514.02-50.00%
Burglary35.010.00%
Shoplifting23.01100.00%
Public order12.00-50.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.05233.33%
Robbery410.020.00%
Vehicle crime44.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.010.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Shoplifting11.00-87.50%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.03-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences38.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.010.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1729.056.25%
Violence and sexual offences417.03-73.33%
Vehicle crime34.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01100.00%
Public order12.00-50.00%
Robbery11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1643.07220.00%
Violence and sexual offences1516.03150.00%
Other theft315.030.00%
Bicycle theft23.010.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Robbery22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.030.00%
Shoplifting56.0166.67%
Other theft35.01200.00%
Vehicle crime23.01-33.33%
Theft from the person12.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.030.00%
Shoplifting36.010.00%
Vehicle crime33.010.00%
Bicycle theft23.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences618.030.00%
Public order36.0150.00%
Shoplifting33.010.00%
Vehicle crime33.01200.00%
Bicycle theft13.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.02-14.29%
Shoplifting36.010.00%
Public order23.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.030.00%
Other theft37.010.00%
Public order33.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime23.010.00%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.04-12.50%
Public order47.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.010.00%
Shoplifting33.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01100.00%
Vehicle crime22.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.050.00%
Vehicle crime68.010.00%
Public order46.010.00%
Shoplifting44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.010.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20248
June 202417
May 202416
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 202415
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shooters Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Acre Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Tidman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ruston Close
    Total1
    Burglary1