HEXHAM ROAD, RG2 7UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7UB

HEXHAM ROAD, RG2 7UB, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.75 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7UB 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 7UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7UB, encompassing approximately 5469 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG2 7UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Lawns with total crimes: 5
  • Windermere Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 4

HEXHAM ROAD, RG2 7UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.75-21.43%
Public order32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-25.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-83.33%
Other crime10.180.00%

In August 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 offences147.31-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.10500.00%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.9535.71%
Anti-social behaviour63.47100.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Other theft30.7350.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Burglary10.18-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.58-26.32%
Burglary42.5633.33%
Public order40.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7350.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Other theft20.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.1311.76%
Other theft43.47100.00%
Vehicle crime40.73100.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.7588.89%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.37-50.00%
Other theft20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.21-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-71.43%
Other theft20.37-71.43%
Public order20.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.76-31.58%
Other theft72.3875.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2816.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences196.7646.15%
Anti-social behaviour63.47100.00%
Other theft41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime40.73300.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.678.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.55-50.00%
Burglary30.5550.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.19250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.28200.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-44.44%
Drugs30.910.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.760.00%
Vehicle crime92.740.00%
Drugs31.650.00%
Public order30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202419
June 202414
May 202419
April 202417
March 20249
February 202413
January 202419
December 202313
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Lawns
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Windermere Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Bamburgh Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Corbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Staverton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1