HOLBERTON ROAD, RG2 8NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8NJ

HOLBERTON ROAD, RG2 8NJ, Reading has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8NJ 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 8NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8NJ, encompassing approximately 3576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exwick Square with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhays Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hartland Road with total crimes: 3

HOLBERTON ROAD, RG2 8NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.55133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.9120.00%
Drugs21.680.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 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 offences65.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6825.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.68300.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.91-53.33%
Other theft31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.71114.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.19-57.14%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.59-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.9640.00%
Bicycle theft21.96-33.33%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.99-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.0866.67%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5971.43%
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.03133.33%
Public order21.96100.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.63-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.83-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-20.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.91150.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Public order20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.310.00%
Public order52.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 202415
April 20247
March 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 20233
November 202310
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8NJ postcode area is presented below.

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