CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RG2 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7BD

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RG2 7BD, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7BD, encompassing approximately 1890 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Park Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Avebury Square with total crimes: 2
  • New Road with total crimes: 1

CHRISTCHURCH ROAD, RG2 7BD 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.46-42.86%
Public order32.12200.00%
Robbery21.59100.00%
Bicycle theft21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.6975.00%
Vehicle crime33.700.00%
Bicycle theft31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.64-33.33%
Shoplifting42.1233.33%
Burglary22.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-33.33%
Public order21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.69-40.00%
Other theft43.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Shoplifting31.59-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.64233.33%
Shoplifting45.29100.00%
Other theft32.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.75100.00%
Bicycle theft43.17100.00%
Burglary32.1250.00%
Vehicle crime31.59200.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.59-40.00%
Shoplifting21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.64-16.67%
Public order42.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-25.00%
Burglary21.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-80.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.64100.00%
Other theft53.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.64100.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-83.33%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime611.11100.00%
Other theft53.1766.67%
Burglary32.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.52200.00%
Other theft31.59-25.00%
Drugs21.590.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2283.33%
Other theft45.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.06-80.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-83.33%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1014.810.00%
Vehicle crime65.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.170.00%
Drugs23.170.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Whitley Park Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Avebury Square
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Christchurch Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southern Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1