RG2 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7DB

RG2 7DB, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7DB 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 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7DB, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Lawns with total crimes: 5
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 4
  • Benson Close with total crimes: 2

RG2 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.23-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour23.200.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.78125.00%
Vehicle crime34.120.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3220.00%
Burglary22.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4975.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.200.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12-42.86%
Other theft21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In January 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 offences77.32-30.00%
Vehicle crime33.20200.00%
Shoplifting31.370.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.57150.00%
Other theft32.29200.00%
Vehicle crime11.370.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.91-85.71%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-85.71%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.810.00%
Vehicle crime76.400.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232
October 202314

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Lawns
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pepper Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1