RG2 7AQ, Reading has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.98 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7AQ, encompassing approximately 4160 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 12.98 | 92.31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.01 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.44 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.96 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.72 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.48 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.48 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 10.10 | -53.57% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.96 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.72 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.72 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.48 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 14.42 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 6.73 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.20 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.20 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.96 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.96 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.72 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.24 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 14.66 | -22.22% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.05 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.68 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.44 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.96 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.96 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 14.42 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 6.49 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.68 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.44 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.20 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.48 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.48 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.48 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 12.98 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.44 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.20 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.20 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.96 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.72 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.48 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 11.78 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.33 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.44 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.96 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.72 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 13.46 | 23.53% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 5.05 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.92 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.96 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.96 | -42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.96 | -62.50% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.72 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.48 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.48 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 15.38 | -43.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 4.09 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.16 | -27.27% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.92 | 16.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.68 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.20 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.20 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.20 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.48 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 18.99 | 57.89% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7.21 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.64 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.44 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.44 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.96 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.72 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 17.31 | -24.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.57 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.40 | -65.38% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.16 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.68 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.20 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.96 | -40.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 20.19 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 6.25 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 6.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.48 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.24 | 0.00% |
A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 25 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 27 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7AQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |