RG2 6DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 6DH

RG2 6DH, Reading has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This RG2 6DH 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 6DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 6DH, encompassing approximately 663 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 6DH area, explore the RG2 6DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 6DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Kingsley Close with total crimes: 2

RG2 6DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.010.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.020.00%
Shoplifting13.01-66.67%
Other theft11.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.53-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour14.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1328.6230.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.58-25.00%
Other theft14.52-50.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1027.1166.67%
Violence and sexual offences415.06100.00%
Other theft26.02100.00%
Drugs13.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting621.090.00%
Vehicle crime29.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.010.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.020.00%
Other theft13.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.520.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.510.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.010.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.010.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.010.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.040.00%
Burglary23.010.00%
Public order13.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2