BARNSDALE ROAD, RG2 7JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7JW

BARNSDALE ROAD, RG2 7JW, Reading has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7JW 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 7JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7JW, encompassing approximately 4484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7JW 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

BARNSDALE ROAD, RG2 7JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.02-29.41%
Vehicle crime42.68-20.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.476.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.79150.00%
Vehicle crime51.1166.67%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-57.14%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.5775.00%
Other theft31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.47-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour42.68100.00%
Public order40.89300.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2526.67%
Vehicle crime54.240.00%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.9187.50%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.12-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-83.33%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.02-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.90200.00%
Other theft31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.147.14%
Vehicle crime33.3450.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9116.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.12100.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-81.82%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.040.00%
Vehicle crime115.350.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202416
June 202412
May 202419
April 202415
March 20248
February 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
January 20241
October 20232

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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7JW 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. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    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
  • 12. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1