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

Overview of Crime in RG2 7PZ

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PZ, Reading has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7PZ 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 7PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7PZ, encompassing approximately 4486 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

RG2 7PZ 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
  • Staverton Road with total crimes: 3

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7PZ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.36-31.58%
Other theft52.9066.67%
Vehicle crime51.1125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Public order20.45-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9235.71%
Public order54.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Other crime10.67-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.47-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour93.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01150.00%
Other crime41.1133.33%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.7019.23%
Anti-social behaviour36.910.00%
Other crime30.67200.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Other theft20.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.8144.44%
Other theft55.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.47-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour54.010.00%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.025.56%
Anti-social behaviour54.2425.00%
Public order41.11-20.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.4680.00%
Public order54.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2375.00%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.47-35.48%
Public order44.46-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.910.00%
Public order71.560.00%
Drugs41.560.00%
Other crime40.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 202414
June 202431
May 202426
April 202418
March 202419
February 202418
January 202410
December 202310
November 202320
October 202331

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
November 20231

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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7PZ 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. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meavy Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Litton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1