RG2 7BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7BN

RG2 7BN, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7BN 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 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7BN, encompassing approximately 2338 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7BN area, explore the RG2 7BN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Whitley Park Lane with total crimes: 6
  • New Road with total crimes: 1

RG2 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.70300.00%
Vehicle crime31.7150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.27200.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Shoplifting20.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.7033.33%
Bicycle theft41.71300.00%
Burglary21.71-33.33%
Public order20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Other theft20.86-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.4125.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.140.00%
Shoplifting31.71-25.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.13100.00%
Shoplifting41.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.99-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-40.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4225.00%
Other theft42.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56100.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.13100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.42-20.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-71.43%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-90.91%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1112.830.00%
Vehicle crime74.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.990.00%
Burglary42.140.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 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 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Whitley Park Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1