RG2 7DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7DQ

RG2 7DQ, Reading has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7DQ 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 7DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7DQ, encompassing approximately 920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stansfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pepper Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Crescent with total crimes: 1

RG2 7DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.170.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.04150.00%
Vehicle crime25.43100.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.70-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.30133.33%
Public order37.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Robbery12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.52200.00%
Vehicle crime23.260.00%
Other theft12.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.26-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.48125.00%
Public order39.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.170.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.610.00%
Drugs14.350.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.87-42.86%
Shoplifting34.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.09-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.56133.33%
Vehicle crime47.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.35200.00%
Other theft23.26100.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.70-57.14%
Vehicle crime13.26-66.67%
Other theft11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences713.040.00%
Vehicle crime37.610.00%
Other crime13.260.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
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 2 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
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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