RG2 7DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7DN

RG2 7DN, Reading has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.41 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 7DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7DN, encompassing approximately 522 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Stansfield Close with total crimes: 1

RG2 7DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft213.41100.00%
Vehicle crime13.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.920.00%
Burglary11.92-50.00%
Shoplifting11.92-50.00%
Theft from the person11.920.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order222.99100.00%
Other theft23.83-33.33%
Burglary23.830.00%
Shoplifting23.83100.00%
Robbery13.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.920.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft313.410.00%
Bicycle theft15.750.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.920.00%
Shoplifting11.92-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting313.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.75-50.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.92-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences830.65700.00%
Shoplifting315.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.750.00%
Public order13.830.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.240.00%
Drugs111.490.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences211.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft324.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.75200.00%
Shoplifting35.75200.00%
Vehicle crime25.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.920.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson219.150.00%
Other theft13.830.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.92-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.92-75.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft422.990.00%
Vehicle crime37.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.750.00%
Burglary13.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Other theft11.920.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting630.65200.00%
Bicycle theft411.49300.00%
Public order37.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.830.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.320.00%
Shoplifting27.660.00%
Bicycle theft13.830.00%
Other theft11.920.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.410.00%
Shoplifting27.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Stansfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Copperdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1