RG2 8FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8FT

RG2 8FT, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8FT 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 8FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8FT, encompassing approximately 2481 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tidman Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

RG2 8FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6350.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Public order20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.06-25.00%
Other theft32.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Shoplifting31.21-76.92%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.2830.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.24-11.11%
Public order23.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.0312.50%
Other theft33.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.27-11.11%
Shoplifting63.220.00%
Vehicle crime32.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.240.00%
Public order32.42200.00%
Other theft21.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.450.00%
Other theft42.4233.33%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Public order10.40-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.88-14.29%
Public order62.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.420.00%
Theft from the person41.610.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2475.00%
Public order32.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.040.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Burglary31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20234

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tidman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Maying
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heroes Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1