STOCKTON ROAD, RG2 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8AH

STOCKTON ROAD, RG2 8AH, Reading has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8AH 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 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8AH, encompassing approximately 4497 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 8AH area, explore the RG2 8AH 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% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3031 with total crimes: 5
  • Merton Road North with total crimes: 3
  • Meavy Gardens with total crimes: 3

STOCKTON ROAD, RG2 8AH 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.89-7.69%
Other theft32.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-71.43%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.34-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.8975.00%
Other crime41.5633.33%
Public order30.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6750.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.67-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.340.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-75.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.5661.54%
Criminal damage and arson54.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-63.64%
Other theft40.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.89-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour112.8937.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.45400.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-25.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.44100.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1254.55%
Anti-social behaviour83.78166.67%
Vehicle crime41.780.00%
Other theft40.890.00%
Public order30.89-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.89-31.25%
Public order52.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1150.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-60.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-75.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.44100.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5613.64%
Criminal damage and arson85.5660.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Public order40.8933.33%
Other theft20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202413
June 202415
May 202421
April 202413
March 202417
February 202411
January 202416
December 20238
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B3031
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Merton Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Meavy Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Denbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Chagford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Padstow Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Merrivale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Camelford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stratton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1