WINDERMERE ROAD, RG2 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7HU

WINDERMERE ROAD, RG2 7HU, Reading has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7HU, encompassing approximately 4909 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

RG2 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Lawns with total crimes: 5
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 4

WINDERMERE ROAD, RG2 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.50-13.33%
Public order32.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.61-40.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.337.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.06150.00%
Vehicle crime51.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-50.00%
Burglary30.81200.00%
Public order30.61200.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.85166.67%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.20-80.00%
Burglary10.20-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.70-50.00%
Public order52.04150.00%
Other theft31.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.610.00%
Burglary30.61200.00%
Other crime30.610.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.9453.85%
Other theft54.0766.67%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.0785.71%
Other theft32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.20-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.26-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-71.43%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other theft10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Public order10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.709.09%
Anti-social behaviour72.4475.00%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.50-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Vehicle crime30.8150.00%
Shoplifting30.610.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.9336.36%
Criminal damage and arson63.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-25.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-81.82%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.980.00%
Vehicle crime114.480.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202414
June 202410
May 202420
April 202413
March 20247
February 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 202311
October 202322

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
October 20231

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Lawns
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1