RG2 6UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 6UJ

RG2 6UJ, Reading has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.22 per 1,000 population. This RG2 6UJ 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 6UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 6UJ, encompassing approximately 308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG2 6UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Shooters Way with total crimes: 3

RG2 6UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting529.22-16.67%
Public order216.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences26.49-33.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting645.4550.00%
Public order319.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.740.00%
Robbery13.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting429.22100.00%
Public order212.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%
Other theft13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order225.970.00%
Shoplifting26.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.490.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting432.47300.00%
Public order212.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.490.00%
Other theft16.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.97-33.33%
Other theft26.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.490.00%
Bicycle theft13.25-50.00%
Shoplifting13.25-66.67%
Theft from the person13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson345.450.00%
Shoplifting39.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.740.00%
Other theft29.74100.00%
Bicycle theft26.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.490.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order325.9750.00%
Shoplifting29.74-66.67%
Burglary16.490.00%
Other theft13.250.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting645.45500.00%
Violence and sexual offences419.48300.00%
Public order212.990.00%
Burglary16.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime229.220.00%
Other theft26.490.00%
Public order26.49100.00%
Burglary16.490.00%
Shoplifting13.25-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences13.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting335.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.490.00%
Drugs13.250.00%
Public order13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary225.970.00%
Shoplifting26.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.49-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.490.00%
Public order13.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences835.710.00%
Shoplifting225.970.00%
Drugs16.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shooters Way
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1