BENSON CLOSE, RG2 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7LP

BENSON CLOSE, RG2 7LP, Reading has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7LP, encompassing approximately 4175 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG2 7LP 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

BENSON CLOSE, RG2 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.75-28.57%
Public order32.390.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.4216.67%
Vehicle crime43.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-57.14%
Public order30.72200.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 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 offences127.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.87250.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.24-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.75-50.00%
Burglary41.920.00%
Public order40.96300.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1823.08%
Vehicle crime43.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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 offences134.7985.71%
Other theft33.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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 offences73.59-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.8733.33%
Other theft30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.99-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour32.1650.00%
Other theft30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Shoplifting30.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-50.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.51-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour41.68300.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-81.82%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.780.00%
Vehicle crime114.550.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202412
June 20248
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247
February 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 20237
October 202319

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
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 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243

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 14 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
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20232

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 7LP 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. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1