HILLBROW, RG2 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8JD

HILLBROW, RG2 8JD, Reading has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8JD 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 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8JD, encompassing approximately 3336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG2 8JD 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
  • Rowdell Drive with total crimes: 2

HILLBROW, RG2 8JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.79300.00%
Shoplifting53.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50200.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.79-50.00%
Other theft30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-80.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80150.00%
Shoplifting41.50-50.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.490.00%
Shoplifting83.00-20.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4966.67%
Shoplifting103.0011.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.19-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences62.70-57.14%
Other theft31.800.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

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 offences1410.7955.56%
Shoplifting144.20366.67%
Bicycle theft24.200.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.99125.00%
Other theft52.70150.00%
Shoplifting31.50-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.90-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1810.79260.00%
Vehicle crime45.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-28.57%
Shoplifting51.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.290.00%
Other theft62.100.00%
Shoplifting41.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 202414
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 8JD 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. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Poplar Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Cherry Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lacewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shinfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beech Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1