HARNESS CLOSE, RG2 8PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8PF

HARNESS CLOSE, RG2 8PF, Reading has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8PF 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 8PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8PF, encompassing approximately 2053 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Maying with total crimes: 2
  • Kingsley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Farmers Close with total crimes: 1

HARNESS CLOSE, RG2 8PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8725.00%
Public order22.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In August 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 offences45.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.33-16.67%
Other theft22.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3350.00%
Public order22.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In March 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 offences65.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.920.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-20.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8466.67%
Other theft22.430.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Public order10.49-83.33%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In November 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 offences32.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.950.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Maying
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Drewett Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1