BLAGDON ROAD, RG2 7NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7NW

BLAGDON ROAD, RG2 7NW, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.00 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7NW 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 7NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7NW, encompassing approximately 4003 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Meadow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Seaton Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Landrake Crescent with total crimes: 2

BLAGDON ROAD, RG2 7NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.00-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%

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 offences136.4918.18%
Vehicle crime33.250.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.49-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50150.00%
Public order11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4931.58%
Anti-social behaviour36.25-25.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.74111.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.75-50.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.99-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour82.25166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Bicycle theft31.000.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.00-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.25200.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In February 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 offences156.00114.29%
Public order43.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.75-22.22%
Other crime21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Drugs20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.99-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.74-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson84.0060.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Other crime41.000.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202411
June 202425
May 202419
April 20249
March 202413
February 202415
January 20247
December 20239
November 202316
October 202318

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lower Meadow Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Litton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1