HOLLYDALE CLOSE, RG2 8LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8LL

HOLLYDALE CLOSE, RG2 8LL, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8LL, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shinfield Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Rowdell Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Gardens with total crimes: 2

HOLLYDALE CLOSE, RG2 8LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences106.72233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.0666.67%
Robbery21.530.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61100.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Shoplifting20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.53150.00%
Shoplifting31.53-25.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.200.00%
Shoplifting42.14-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences75.50-22.22%
Shoplifting52.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.11-25.00%
Shoplifting42.7533.33%
Drugs21.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.42100.00%
Shoplifting33.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 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 offences63.6750.00%
Other theft41.83100.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences95.810.00%
Other theft52.750.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

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 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shinfield Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poplar Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Cherry Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lacewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Shinfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1