BAMBURGH CLOSE, RG2 7UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 7UD

BAMBURGH CLOSE, RG2 7UD, Reading has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.80 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7UD 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 7UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7UD, encompassing approximately 5513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG2 7UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Newcastle Road with total crimes: 2

BAMBURGH CLOSE, RG2 7UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.80-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour93.81125.00%
Vehicle crime41.6333.33%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-75.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8015.00%
Public order64.17200.00%
Other theft51.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73100.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.54-25.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.265.26%
Other theft43.630.00%
Vehicle crime40.73100.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54100.00%
Public order20.360.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
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 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.8035.71%
Other theft43.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.80-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.5466.67%
Public order40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft20.36-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.07-28.57%
Other theft72.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4431.25%
Anti-social behaviour63.81100.00%
Vehicle crime51.09400.00%
Other theft40.91300.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Burglary20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.5475.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.27200.00%
Vehicle crime51.09-44.44%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Public order20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

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 offences168.34-23.81%
Vehicle crime92.9050.00%
Burglary41.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73-33.33%
Drugs40.73300.00%
Public order40.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Other theft20.36100.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.2550.00%
Vehicle crime63.8120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Public order40.7333.33%
Possession of weapons30.73200.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.890.00%
Vehicle crime52.54150.00%
Other theft40.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.730.00%
Public order30.73200.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.170.00%
Other theft42.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.730.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%
Public order10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202423
May 202420
April 202419
March 202414
February 202415
January 202421
December 202316
November 202314
October 202316
September 202321
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20239
September 20236
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bamburgh Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Newcastle Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Corbridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hexham Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benson Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Salcombe Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cornwood Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Yelverton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Canterbury Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Morpeth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ennerdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Stanhope Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Windermere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Staverton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Long Barn Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Home Farm Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Seaton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Carousel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1