CHAGFORD ROAD, RG2 8AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8AY

CHAGFORD ROAD, RG2 8AY, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.31 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8AY 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 8AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8AY, encompassing approximately 3559 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3031 with total crimes: 5
  • Acre Road with total crimes: 3
  • Merton Road North with total crimes: 3

CHAGFORD ROAD, RG2 8AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.310.00%
Burglary42.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.06-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.09-57.14%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.15-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour73.09250.00%
Vehicle crime21.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.9633.33%
Other theft46.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-71.43%
Public order20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.83125.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.0616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.40-33.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.18-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour62.25100.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1570.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.78200.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.62-9.09%
Burglary22.810.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.71-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 offences129.27-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson73.3740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.690.00%
Public order41.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202424
April 202418
March 20248
February 202417
January 202410
December 202311
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
December 20231

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 2 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B3031
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Acre Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Merton Road North
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Chagford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Padstow Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Landrake Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Merrivale Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ambrook Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longships Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Newlyn Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Camelford Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Stratton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Alphington Road
    Total1
    Drugs1