HARTLAND ROAD, RG2 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8AB

HARTLAND ROAD, RG2 8AB, Reading has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.63 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8AB 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 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8AB, encompassing approximately 3471 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 8AB area, explore the RG2 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Road with total crimes: 3
  • Merton Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Denbury Gardens with total crimes: 3

HARTLAND ROAD, RG2 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences136.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.75200.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.78116.67%
Vehicle crime53.750.00%
Robbery31.440.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.47-45.45%
Shoplifting51.7366.67%
Public order31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%
Drugs10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.35-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.17500.00%
Shoplifting31.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.96116.67%
Other theft47.49300.00%
Shoplifting41.150.00%
Robbery21.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.76-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.30100.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Other theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2050.00%
Public order34.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.19-16.67%
Other theft22.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.64-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.108.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.73-25.00%
Shoplifting21.73-33.33%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.460.00%
Vehicle crime82.300.00%
Public order52.300.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20246
June 202411
May 202426
April 202412
March 20248
February 202415
January 202410
December 202312
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Acre Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Merton Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Denbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Chagford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Padstow Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Merrivale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ambrook Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Camelford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stratton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Alphington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1