RG2 7ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7ED

RG2 7ED, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7ED 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 7ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7ED, encompassing approximately 1202 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Benson Close with total crimes: 2

RG2 7ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft414.970.00%
Shoplifting33.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66100.00%
Burglary21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.81200.00%
Burglary22.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Bicycle theft21.66100.00%
Other theft11.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.810.00%
Other theft23.33-50.00%
Shoplifting21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft48.320.00%
Public order23.33100.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.83-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-75.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

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 offences814.14700.00%
Shoplifting36.65-50.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.150.00%
Other theft24.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.15100.00%
Vehicle crime24.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.160.00%
Shoplifting32.49200.00%
Burglary22.49100.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Public order11.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.83-80.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime716.630.00%
Bicycle theft55.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.160.00%
Burglary23.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pepper Lane
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Chancellor'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1