RG2 6UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 6UA

RG2 6UA, Reading has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.70 per 1,000 population. This RG2 6UA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 469 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 6UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 6UA, encompassing approximately 318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG2 6UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunapee Road with total crimes: 2
  • Connecticut Street with total crimes: 1
  • Maine Street with total crimes: 1

RG2 6UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary115.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.140.00%
Other theft13.14-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.140.00%
Public order13.140.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft215.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.280.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.140.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson212.56100.00%
Public order16.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.140.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences215.700.00%
Bicycle theft16.280.00%
Other theft13.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.14-66.67%

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 behaviour312.5650.00%
Burglary19.420.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour212.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.28-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary325.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.280.00%
Public order16.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19.420.00%
Other theft13.140.00%
Vehicle crime13.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19.420.00%
Theft from the person13.140.00%
Other theft13.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary212.560.00%
Bicycle theft16.280.00%
Other theft13.140.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sunapee Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Connecticut Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Maine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Northern Way
    Total1
    Public order1