CANDLEWOOD DRIVE, RG2 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 6AW

CANDLEWOOD DRIVE, RG2 6AW, Reading has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.90 per 1,000 population. This RG2 6AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 6AW, encompassing approximately 325 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirtons Farm Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sunapee Road with total crimes: 4
  • Maine Street with total crimes: 1

CANDLEWOOD DRIVE, RG2 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft539.90400.00%
Violence and sexual offences315.35200.00%
Vehicle crime29.210.00%
Bicycle theft26.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson227.620.00%
Public order26.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.140.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Drugs13.070.00%
Shoplifting13.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.07-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.210.00%
Possession of weapons16.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.07-50.00%
Public order13.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences539.90400.00%
Bicycle theft215.35100.00%
Other theft26.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.14-33.33%
Drugs16.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour330.6950.00%
Burglary29.210.00%
Other theft16.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.070.00%
Shoplifting13.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.07-80.00%
Bicycle theft13.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences533.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.070.00%
Vehicle crime13.070.00%
Public order13.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences433.7633.33%
Burglary212.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.140.00%
Public order16.140.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.420.00%
Public order19.21-50.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.760.00%
Public order29.21100.00%
Theft from the person16.140.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Burglary13.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.070.00%
Bicycle theft13.070.00%
Other crime13.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.550.00%
Burglary29.210.00%
Bicycle theft16.14-50.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Public order13.070.00%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft215.350.00%
Other theft16.140.00%
Theft from the person13.070.00%
Shoplifting13.070.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.280.00%
Theft from the person16.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.070.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour427.620.00%
Other theft212.280.00%
Drugs16.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.070.00%
Other crime13.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20234

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
August 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 6AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kirtons Farm Road
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Sunapee Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Maine Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Candlewood Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Longwater Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1