RG2 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8DW

RG2 8DW, Reading has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.25 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 469 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8DW, encompassing approximately 3383 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Lacewood Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Rowdell Drive with total crimes: 1

RG2 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.25-50.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In July 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 offences84.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.25-66.67%
Other theft31.48200.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In May 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 offences156.8066.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.43-42.86%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.50-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour72.6640.00%
Bicycle theft22.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0944.44%
Anti-social behaviour53.84400.00%
Bicycle theft31.480.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.1428.57%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.73133.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.14-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.18-70.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.09-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson52.96150.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6862.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.84150.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20245
May 202415
April 20249
March 202413
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lacewood Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rowdell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brybur Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hawkchurch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Durham Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Newstead Rise
    Total1
    Other crime1