RG2 7DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7DF

RG2 7DF, Reading has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7DF 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 7DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7DF, encompassing approximately 1613 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7DF area, explore the RG2 7DF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG2 7DF area, visit the RG2 7DF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Highmead Close with total crimes: 2
  • Stansfield Close with total crimes: 2

RG2 7DF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4475.00%
Public order24.340.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

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 offences48.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48200.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.91166.67%
Public order34.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.72-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Other theft11.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.200.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences46.20-20.00%
Other theft22.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.82-44.44%
Shoplifting33.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.25125.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.58200.00%
Vehicle crime43.72300.00%
Other theft22.48100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.82-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1580.00%
Vehicle crime45.58300.00%
Theft from the person12.480.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.200.00%
Public order23.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pepper Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1