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

Overview of Crime in RG2 7RG

KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, RG2 7RG, Reading has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7RG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 7RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7RG, encompassing approximately 4494 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3031 with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Landrake Crescent with total crimes: 4

KINGSBRIDGE ROAD, RG2 7RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.45-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour63.1150.00%
Other crime41.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.1238.10%
Anti-social behaviour46.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67-50.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0110.53%
Criminal damage and arson64.670.00%
Other theft41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-50.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.68-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour84.2360.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.78100.00%
Public order41.33-20.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2110.9061.54%
Anti-social behaviour54.670.00%
Public order51.1166.67%
Vehicle crime51.110.00%
Shoplifting41.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8950.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2362.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.89400.00%
Shoplifting31.110.00%
Public order30.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.23-20.00%
Vehicle crime51.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-66.67%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.22125.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.238.70%
Public order45.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-42.86%
Shoplifting30.89-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.1321.05%
Criminal damage and arson75.1216.67%
Shoplifting71.56133.33%
Public order61.56500.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-40.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-80.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.3546.15%
Vehicle crime74.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.560.00%
Bicycle theft51.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.110.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Public order10.44-80.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.46-23.53%
Vehicle crime72.89133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.56200.00%
Public order51.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1125.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Shoplifting20.89-75.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.230.00%
Shoplifting83.780.00%
Public order51.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.110.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202429
May 202421
April 202419
March 202421
February 202413
January 20248
December 202310
November 202325
October 202323
September 202319
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. B3031
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Landrake Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Meavy Gardens
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kingston Gardens
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yelverton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Brixham Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buckland Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Axbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Dulverton Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Honiton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dawlish Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Seaton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Carousel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Totnes Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1