NEWCASTLE ROAD, RG2 7TR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7TR

NEWCASTLE ROAD, RG2 7TR, Reading has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7TR 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 7TR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7TR, encompassing approximately 5258 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG2 7TR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Whitley Park Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 4

NEWCASTLE ROAD, RG2 7TR 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.71-25.00%
Public order42.85100.00%
Other theft30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.80133.33%
Vehicle crime61.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.1420.00%
Other theft41.14100.00%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.51-13.04%
Burglary53.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.95-28.57%
Shoplifting40.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.844.55%
Anti-social behaviour74.37133.33%
Other theft61.3320.00%
Shoplifting61.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.140.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Burglary20.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.084.76%
Shoplifting64.18200.00%
Other theft51.14150.00%
Vehicle crime40.950.00%
Public order40.76100.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.57-40.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In April 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 offences217.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9925.00%
Vehicle crime40.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Other theft20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.61-26.32%
Public order42.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-60.00%
Burglary30.76-40.00%
Other theft30.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.03-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour103.6125.00%
Other theft91.9012.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.71500.00%
Burglary51.14150.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.0891.67%
Other theft84.37300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.5214.29%
Vehicle crime31.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.19-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.99-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour72.2816.67%
Public order41.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.76-57.14%
Drugs20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Other theft20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.1775.00%
Vehicle crime75.32-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3320.00%
Other theft41.140.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Bicycle theft20.38-50.00%
Shoplifting20.38100.00%
Burglary20.38-60.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.030.00%
Vehicle crime93.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.330.00%
Burglary50.950.00%
Bicycle theft40.950.00%
Other theft40.760.00%
Public order40.760.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20249
January 20248
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

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

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202420
June 202423
May 202422
April 202421
March 202414
February 202419
January 202423
December 202312
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winchester Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Whitley Park Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Surrey Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Christchurch Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Whitley Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. George Palmer Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1