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

Overview of Crime in RG2 8BT

HARTLAND ROAD, RG2 8BT, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8BT, encompassing approximately 4430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG2 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Landrake Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Exwick Square with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

HARTLAND ROAD, RG2 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.97-16.67%
Public order32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.97-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.1346.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.97-60.00%
Other theft40.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Public order20.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.64-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.71500.00%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.977.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.39100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.1975.00%
Other theft33.16200.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson106.32-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences82.26-46.67%
Vehicle crime31.8150.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.71-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.39225.00%
Burglary32.930.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-71.43%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences187.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.06600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.77-7.69%
Public order62.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.09-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson42.9333.33%
Public order30.900.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202422
April 202415
March 202412
February 202415
January 202414
December 20238
November 202315
October 202318
September 202312
August 202313
July 202319

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 202313
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Landrake Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Exwick Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Foxhays Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rowdell Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Merton Road South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alphington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hartland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denbury Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Durham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Meadowcroft Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Ambrook Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Greenfields Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1