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

Overview of Crime in RG2 7PU

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PU, Reading has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.64 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7PU 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 7PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7PU, encompassing approximately 4842 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 7PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hyperion Way with total crimes: 6
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 4

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.640.00%
Other theft44.5433.33%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Public order20.83-71.43%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-90.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.77-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.5411.11%
Public order72.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.45100.00%
Vehicle crime41.24-42.86%
Other theft30.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.15-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour94.9650.00%
Vehicle crime71.86133.33%
Public order31.45-50.00%
Other theft30.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-40.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.8447.83%
Other theft67.02-14.29%
Public order61.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.500.00%
Other theft74.7575.00%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62200.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Vehicle crime30.6250.00%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.474.55%
Other theft44.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8333.33%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.2910.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.5412.50%
Public order41.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Other theft20.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.13-38.46%
Other theft61.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.24150.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Public order20.410.00%
Drugs10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.78550.00%
Vehicle crime42.6833.33%
Drugs30.8350.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.41-60.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.88-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.8914.29%
Public order51.6525.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-71.43%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.6042.86%
Criminal damage and arson76.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4575.00%
Vehicle crime51.4525.00%
Public order41.03-60.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Other theft20.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.980.00%
Public order104.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Vehicle crime40.830.00%
Drugs40.830.00%
Other theft30.830.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202422
July 202424
June 202434
May 202423
April 202423
March 202422
February 202420
January 202428
December 202314
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20249
February 20248
January 202413
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hyperion Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yelverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1