SALCOMBE ROAD, RG2 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7LH

SALCOMBE ROAD, RG2 7LH, Reading has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.54 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7LH, encompassing approximately 5353 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Meadow Road with total crimes: 5
  • The Lawns with total crimes: 5
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 4

SALCOMBE ROAD, RG2 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.54-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.9925.00%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Public order40.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-71.43%
Other crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.750.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.4110.53%
Anti-social behaviour83.9260.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Other theft40.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.19-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.59-9.52%
Public order63.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1225.00%
Other theft40.930.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.0331.25%
Anti-social behaviour43.9233.33%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.04-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-62.50%
Public order30.56200.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.6618.75%
Anti-social behaviour83.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.490.00%
Other theft40.7533.33%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99100.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.10-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson62.9950.00%
Public order41.12300.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Theft from the person20.37100.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Other theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.10-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour53.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Drugs20.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Public order10.19-80.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.710.00%
Vehicle crime93.920.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.750.00%
Drugs40.750.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202421
June 202419
May 202421
April 202416
March 202412
February 202419
January 202416
December 202316
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 30 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Meadow Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Lawns
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Windermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1