BANKSIDE CLOSE, RG2 7NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7NH

BANKSIDE CLOSE, RG2 7NH, Reading has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7NH 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 7NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7NH, encompassing approximately 3599 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7NH 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

BANKSIDE CLOSE, RG2 7NH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.61100.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83200.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9444.44%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-88.89%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.33-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour92.50125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.50400.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.948.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.610.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In May 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 offences127.780.00%
Vehicle crime43.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11100.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.009.09%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.00-21.43%
Public order23.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.3916.67%
Public order23.89100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7850.00%
Shoplifting33.330.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.220.00%
Public order51.94400.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.28-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.000.00%
Vehicle crime45.000.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 202412
March 202411
February 202414
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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 7NH 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. Poplar Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 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. Stansfield Close
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Litton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1