KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, RG2 7RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7RE

KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, RG2 7RE, Reading has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.35 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7RE 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 7RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7RE, encompassing approximately 3784 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

RG2 7RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Hyperion Way with total crimes: 6
  • B3031 with total crimes: 5

KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, RG2 7RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4020.3560.00%
Violence and sexual offences2110.5731.25%
Public order45.55-42.86%
Other theft31.06-62.50%
Burglary20.79-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2522.19127.27%
Violence and sexual offences166.6123.08%
Burglary114.2383.33%
Other theft82.91-33.33%
Public order72.11250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.85-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.8533.33%
Robbery21.060.00%
Other crime20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.44-58.06%
Other theft123.430.00%
Shoplifting113.17120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.91200.00%
Burglary62.380.00%
Other crime51.59150.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79-25.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.2355.00%
Other theft128.1920.00%
Shoplifting53.17-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-25.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.320.00%
Other theft105.28-16.67%
Shoplifting92.64-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-42.86%
Public order31.06-50.00%
Burglary20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.08-16.67%
Shoplifting165.2833.33%
Other theft124.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.17-22.22%
Public order61.8550.00%
Bicycle theft41.59300.00%
Burglary41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.2960.00%
Shoplifting126.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.17200.00%
Other theft92.380.00%
Vehicle crime62.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5966.67%
Public order41.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.42-11.76%
Shoplifting103.96-52.38%
Other theft92.640.00%
Public order42.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-62.50%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2119.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences175.5554.55%
Other theft94.49125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.38700.00%
Vehicle crime52.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-42.86%
Public order31.06200.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.30-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9140.00%
Shoplifting71.8575.00%
Other theft41.85-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.53100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.27-13.04%
Other theft75.28-22.22%
Public order51.85-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-37.50%
Shoplifting41.32-60.00%
Burglary31.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.080.00%
Shoplifting106.080.00%
Other theft92.640.00%
Public order92.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.380.00%
Burglary62.110.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202413
June 202431
May 202420
April 202420
March 202424
February 202415
January 202417
December 202311
November 202320
October 202323

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202425
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202416
March 202412
February 202410
January 202421
December 20237
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting38
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hyperion Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. B3031
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other 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. Gillette Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Yelverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1