RG2 6GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 6GE

RG2 6GE, Reading has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.44 per 1,000 population. This RG2 6GE 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 6GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 6GE, encompassing approximately 340 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 6GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Candlewood Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Champlain Street with total crimes: 2
  • Longwater Avenue with total crimes: 2

RG2 6GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences426.4433.33%
Other theft211.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.880.00%
Burglary15.88-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences326.44200.00%
Burglary28.810.00%
Vehicle crime25.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.880.00%
Other theft12.94-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft220.57100.00%
Vehicle crime25.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.940.00%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%

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 arson217.63100.00%
Public order25.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.880.00%
Other theft12.940.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.810.00%
Possession of weapons12.940.00%
Public order12.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.380.00%
Bicycle theft28.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.88-33.33%
Other theft15.880.00%
Drugs12.940.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour320.5750.00%
Burglary18.810.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences220.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%
Public order12.940.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences329.3850.00%
Burglary28.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.880.00%
Public order15.880.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.69100.00%
Public order15.88-50.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.940.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order226.44100.00%
Theft from the person15.880.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Burglary12.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.94-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%
Other crime12.940.00%

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 offences323.500.00%
Burglary28.810.00%
Bicycle theft15.88-50.00%
Other theft12.940.00%
Public order12.940.00%

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 theft211.750.00%
Other theft15.880.00%
Theft from the person12.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Candlewood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Champlain Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Longwater Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Hampshire Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sunapee Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Flagstaff Road
    Total1
    Burglary1