RG2 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7LU

RG2 7LU, Reading has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7LU, encompassing approximately 3692 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7LU area, explore the RG2 7LU 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7LU 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
  • Seaton Gardens with total crimes: 3

RG2 7LU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.31-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.71400.00%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7775.00%
Vehicle crime23.79100.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-87.50%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.50-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.17166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.770.00%
Public order44.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.06-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In April 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 offences127.8520.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.25600.00%
Bicycle theft31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9666.67%
Public order24.06100.00%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.960.00%
Shoplifting32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.31-36.84%
Public order43.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.750.00%
Public order35.150.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 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 20248
June 202415
May 202415
April 202412
March 202410
February 202415
January 20249
December 20239
November 202312
October 202319

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

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 7LU 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. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cherry Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Litton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1