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

Overview of Crime in RG2 7UF

BAMBURGH CLOSE, RG2 7UF, Reading has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population. This RG2 7UF 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 7UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 7UF, encompassing approximately 5570 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 7UF 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

BAMBURGH CLOSE, RG2 7UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.39-30.00%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-71.43%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-87.50%
Other crime10.180.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.80-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.26-20.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other theft20.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.08-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.9575.00%
Vehicle crime51.26150.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Burglary20.36-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.6919.05%
Public order64.49100.00%
Burglary41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7233.33%
Other crime30.720.00%
Other theft20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-50.00%
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 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.9023.53%
Other theft53.7766.67%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Burglary30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.54200.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
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 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences174.8513.33%
Other theft33.0550.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.36-60.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-66.67%
Public order10.18-75.00%

In March 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 offences155.92-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson52.6925.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft20.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.90-15.79%
Other theft82.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.36100.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-75.00%

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 offences197.185.56%
Anti-social behaviour63.41100.00%
Other theft41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime40.72100.00%
Burglary20.72-33.33%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%
Public order10.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.230.00%
Public order41.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-50.00%
Burglary30.5450.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-60.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.180.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.72-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson72.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.26200.00%
Vehicle crime51.08-50.00%
Drugs30.90-25.00%
Burglary20.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.800.00%
Vehicle crime103.410.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Drugs40.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.720.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Theft from the person20.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 202422
June 202425
May 202421
April 202417
March 202415
February 202416
January 202419
December 202318
November 202315
October 202319

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
November 20231
October 20232

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 7UF 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. Seaton Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Benson Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Sherfield Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Sherfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bigbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ella Garett Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Modbury Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1