RG2 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8DB

RG2 8DB, Reading has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8DB, encompassing approximately 4100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exwick Square with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhays Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hartland Road with total crimes: 3

RG2 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.8380.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.39300.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.15100.00%
Drugs22.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In June 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 offences104.15-33.33%
Other theft22.440.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 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 offences156.5966.67%
Public order33.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-62.50%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.66-50.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.44-75.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson85.1233.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.95-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.66200.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 202415
April 20249
March 202412
February 202415
January 202410
December 20236
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Exwick Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Foxhays Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Denbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Exbourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ambrook Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gratton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Stratton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1