DAWLISH ROAD, RG2 7SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7SE

DAWLISH ROAD, RG2 7SE, Reading has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7SE 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 7SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7SE, encompassing approximately 4634 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 7SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3031 with total crimes: 5
  • Lower Meadow Road with total crimes: 5
  • Merton Road North with total crimes: 3

DAWLISH ROAD, RG2 7SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.90-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson53.24150.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5546.15%
Anti-social behaviour44.10-50.00%
Public order30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.6550.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.98-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour82.81100.00%
Other crime41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8633.33%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.9358.82%
Public order45.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Other crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-62.50%
Other theft30.6550.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.63-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.73200.00%
Public order31.29-25.00%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In March 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 offences208.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.32-20.00%
Public order40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.59400.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

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 offences94.100.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.69-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson91.94125.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.55-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson44.10-33.33%
Public order30.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.960.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202419
July 202413
June 202427
May 202417
April 202417
March 202420
February 202412
January 20249
December 20239
November 202319
October 202323

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B3031
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lower Meadow Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merton Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Meavy Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Padstow Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Merrivale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yelverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Camelford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1