NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 8LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8LZ

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 8LZ, Reading has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8LZ 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 8LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8LZ, encompassing approximately 4205 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 8LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Exwick Square with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhays Road with total crimes: 4

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, RG2 8LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.65171.43%
Shoplifting174.5213.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.0450.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.5716.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Other theft20.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.42-33.33%
Shoplifting61.43200.00%
Public order41.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95300.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In June 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 offences95.23-50.00%
Other theft22.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.28-62.50%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.71-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour81.9060.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.51-7.14%
Shoplifting113.0910.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6266.67%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8516.67%
Shoplifting103.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9071.43%
Shoplifting42.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-60.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Burglary20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.99-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-28.57%
Public order31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.80-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.09250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-33.33%
Burglary30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.800.00%
Shoplifting51.430.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202418
April 20248
March 202413
February 202414
January 202412
December 20237
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 202411
February 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Exwick Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Foxhays Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hartland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Denbury Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Durham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Exbourne Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ambrook Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gratton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Anson Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stratton Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Southglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1