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

Overview of Crime in RG2 7QE

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7QE, Reading has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7QE 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 7QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7QE, encompassing approximately 4454 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG2 7QE Crime Hotspots

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

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

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 7QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69100.00%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other theft30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

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 offences126.51-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6920.00%
Other crime41.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90100.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.9831.58%
Anti-social behaviour55.6125.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

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 offences198.3158.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.12-60.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.86-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour102.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.25200.00%
Public order21.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.9630.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.820.00%
Public order40.90-20.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.1644.44%
Public order52.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

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 offences94.270.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.51-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.0233.33%
Public order31.800.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.31-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.4920.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-60.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences2110.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.120.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Public order10.220.00%

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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202412
June 202425
May 202419
April 202412
March 202417
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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 7QE postcode area is presented below.

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