RG2 6UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 6UB

RG2 6UB, Reading has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.92 per 1,000 population. This RG2 6UB 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 6UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 6UB, encompassing approximately 308 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 6UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • New Hampshire Street with total crimes: 1
  • Sunapee Road with total crimes: 1

RG2 6UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting425.92-33.33%
Other theft112.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.240.00%
Public order13.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting635.63100.00%
Burglary119.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Public order13.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting329.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.480.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%
Public order13.24-50.00%

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 arson219.44100.00%
Public order26.480.00%
Shoplifting16.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting212.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.480.00%
Other theft13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.160.00%
Bicycle theft212.960.00%
Other theft16.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.24-66.67%
Shoplifting13.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.72100.00%
Other theft26.48100.00%
Burglary16.480.00%

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 behaviour222.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.24-50.00%
Burglary13.24-66.67%
Other theft13.240.00%
Public order13.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting438.87300.00%
Burglary312.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.480.00%
Public order16.480.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime219.440.00%
Public order16.480.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Burglary13.240.00%
Shoplifting13.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting229.16100.00%
Public order16.480.00%
Theft from the person13.240.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.240.00%
Drugs13.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.240.00%

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
Burglary219.440.00%
Bicycle theft16.480.00%
Other theft13.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.240.00%
Shoplifting13.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 6UB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Hampshire Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sunapee Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1