TAVISTOCK ROAD, RG2 7SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7SR

TAVISTOCK ROAD, RG2 7SR, Reading has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.18 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7SR 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 7SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7SR, encompassing approximately 3143 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (78.12% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG2 7SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 47
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7

TAVISTOCK ROAD, RG2 7SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5731.1878.12%
Violence and sexual offences2718.1350.00%
Vehicle crime48.5933.33%
Other theft41.27-50.00%
Burglary21.27-81.82%
Public order20.64-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3229.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.1828.57%
Burglary115.7357.14%
Other theft83.50-38.46%
Public order72.55250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2316.67%
Vehicle crime32.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Other crime20.64-50.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1623.5445.45%
Violence and sexual offences145.09-54.84%
Other theft134.45-13.33%
Burglary74.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2320.00%
Vehicle crime61.9120.00%
Other crime41.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3125.1393.75%
Other theft159.8666.67%
Shoplifting114.77-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.5025.00%
Vehicle crime51.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.45-30.43%
Shoplifting145.09-33.33%
Other theft94.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5933.33%
Public order41.270.00%
Robbery31.27200.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.81-8.00%
Shoplifting217.3261.54%
Other theft126.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8225.00%
Public order41.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Bicycle theft31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-57.14%
Burglary20.950.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.2231.58%
Shoplifting137.958.33%
Other theft104.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.18250.00%
Public order52.2325.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.04-26.92%
Other theft146.0440.00%
Shoplifting124.45-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Burglary31.27-25.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.22160.00%
Shoplifting238.27228.57%
Other theft107.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.18800.00%
Vehicle crime72.86250.00%
Burglary42.230.00%
Public order41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.27-33.33%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.45-64.29%
Shoplifting73.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.23100.00%
Other theft41.91-33.33%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.6847.37%
Shoplifting98.91-35.71%
Other theft62.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.91-28.57%
Public order41.59-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-50.00%
Burglary30.95-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.770.00%
Shoplifting146.040.00%
Public order114.450.00%
Other theft103.500.00%
Vehicle crime73.180.00%
Burglary72.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.230.00%
Drugs21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202418
July 202414
June 202431
May 202416
April 202423
March 202425
February 202419
January 202426
December 202310
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202432
July 202416
June 202411
May 202414
April 202421
March 202413
February 202412
January 202423
December 20237
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202413
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 202410
February 202414
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 44 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total47
    Shoplifting38
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Hyperion Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 6. Tavistock Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meavy Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gillette Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Chudleigh Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Yelverton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Buckland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1