GEORGE PALMER CLOSE, RG2 7QW, Reading has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7QW 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 7QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7QW, encompassing approximately 4768 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.50 | -62.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.89 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.05 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.84 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.84 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 12.79 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.03 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.26 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.05 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 10.49 | -30.77% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.77 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.05 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.42 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.21 | -75.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 13.21 | 8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.45 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.26 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.26 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.05 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.05 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.84 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 14.26 | -17.24% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.03 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.68 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.68 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.26 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.84 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 13.00 | 61.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 6.08 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.26 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.05 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 11.11 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.77 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.05 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.05 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.84 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.63 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.63 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.63 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 12.16 | -37.93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.77 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.89 | 40.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.47 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.05 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.05 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.05 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.21 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 14.26 | 81.25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 6.08 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.68 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.47 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.05 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.84 | -62.50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.63 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 13.42 | -46.67% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.36 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.26 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.26 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.26 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.05 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.84 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 16.36 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 6.29 | 10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.31 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.26 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.05 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.05 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.63 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 15.73 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.40 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.10 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 1.68 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.68 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.47 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.47 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.05 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.04 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 5.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 5.03 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.21 | 0.00% |
A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 26 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 29 |
| March 2024 | 18 |
| February 2024 | 18 |
| January 2024 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 28 |
A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 7QW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |