DEVONSHIRE PARK, RG2 7DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7DX

DEVONSHIRE PARK, RG2 7DX, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7DX 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 7DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7DX, encompassing approximately 1686 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7DX area, explore the RG2 7DX 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 (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Fair Lawn Green with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Gardens with total crimes: 2

DEVONSHIRE PARK, RG2 7DX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.08-12.50%
Shoplifting34.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.0560.00%
Public order44.74100.00%
Vehicle crime32.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.97100.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Other theft11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4266.67%
Shoplifting45.93-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37100.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.78-33.33%
Robbery11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.6750.00%
Shoplifting53.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.90-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences42.97-60.00%
Other theft32.370.00%
Public order11.78-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.38266.67%
Violence and sexual offences106.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.930.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In February 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 offences88.9060.00%
Shoplifting34.74-84.21%
Drugs11.780.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.98375.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.27-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.19-50.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.8360.00%
Vehicle crime44.74300.00%
Shoplifting42.370.00%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.49-44.44%
Shoplifting42.97100.00%
Vehicle crime12.370.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.670.00%
Other theft45.340.00%
Shoplifting22.370.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 202419
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 7DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fair Lawn Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Poplar Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cherry Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1