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

Overview of Crime in RG2 7QD

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7QD, Reading has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7QD 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 7QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7QD, encompassing approximately 4501 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 7QD area, explore the RG2 7QD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG2 7QD area, visit the RG2 7QD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Meadow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Meavy Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Seaton Gardens with total crimes: 3

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.11-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Other theft40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-33.33%
Public order30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Other crime10.44-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.11-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.33150.00%
Other crime41.11100.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.3336.84%
Anti-social behaviour55.7866.67%
Public order31.1150.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7726.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-50.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.55-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson63.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.33100.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.6621.43%
Public order43.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.3355.56%
Public order53.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.2212.50%
Other crime22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Drugs20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson96.22125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.00-52.94%
Public order31.780.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.11-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.78-20.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.550.00%
Other crime41.110.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Drugs30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202412
June 202426
May 202419
April 202415
March 202417
February 202414
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317
October 202325

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
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
December 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20233

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 7QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lower Meadow Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meavy Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Merrivale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yelverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Camelford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blagdon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Litton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1