SHINFIELD ROAD, RG2 8EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8EX

SHINFIELD ROAD, RG2 8EX, Reading has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8EX 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 8EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8EX, encompassing approximately 3026 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 8EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shinfield Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2

SHINFIELD ROAD, RG2 8EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.90220.00%
Shoplifting55.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 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 offences57.27-50.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Vehicle crime30.99200.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.57-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.30150.00%
Public order41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32300.00%
Shoplifting41.32-50.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2585.71%
Shoplifting84.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.6011.11%
Violence and sexual offences73.30-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.24-21.43%
Shoplifting93.63-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.9750.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.897.69%
Shoplifting144.63366.67%
Public order34.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9285.71%
Other theft54.30150.00%
Shoplifting31.65-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.89260.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.9516.67%
Vehicle crime32.3150.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-14.29%
Shoplifting51.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.95-36.36%
Shoplifting52.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.590.00%
Other theft63.630.00%
Shoplifting41.980.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 202410
June 202413
May 20247
April 202411
March 202414
February 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202414
February 20243
January 202418
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shinfield Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frensham Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fair Lawn Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Poplar Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Cherry Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lacewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shinfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1