NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7PT

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PT, Reading has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7PT 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 7PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7PT, encompassing approximately 4932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7PT area, explore the RG2 7PT 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 (-31.58% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG2 7PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 4
  • Corbridge Road with total crimes: 3

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PT 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.87-31.58%
Other theft22.64-50.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.73-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8516.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.42133.33%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Other theft40.8133.33%
Public order30.8150.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.33-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour64.0520.00%
Burglary41.22100.00%
Vehicle crime40.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Other theft30.61-50.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Public order20.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.344.55%
Other theft64.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2266.67%
Public order41.010.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-40.00%
Shoplifting30.6150.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.934.76%
Other theft64.46200.00%
Vehicle crime51.2266.67%
Public order41.0133.33%
Burglary30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.9161.54%
Anti-social behaviour54.2625.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Public order30.6150.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.28-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.64-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Public order20.41100.00%
Burglary20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-87.50%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.93-34.78%
Other theft83.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.42500.00%
Burglary41.22100.00%
Drugs30.81200.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.7491.67%
Other theft84.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Public order30.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.61100.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences127.70-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour72.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.01-57.14%
Public order30.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.3762.50%
Vehicle crime75.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour71.4275.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Public order30.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Burglary20.41-60.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In October 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 offences1610.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.240.00%
Vehicle crime71.620.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.010.00%
Public order40.810.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202420
June 202423
May 202422
April 202421
March 202413
February 202415
January 202423
December 202312
November 202326
October 202316

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Surrey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitley Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. George Palmer Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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
  • 11. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1