FALMOUTH ROAD, RG2 8QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8QR

FALMOUTH ROAD, RG2 8QR, Reading has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 433 crimes and a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 8QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8QR, encompassing approximately 3523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG2 8QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Old Whitley Wood Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sandleford Close with total crimes: 2

FALMOUTH ROAD, RG2 8QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9514.29%
Other theft62.270.00%
Shoplifting61.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 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 offences75.1140.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Bicycle theft20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.26-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.6610.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.1240.00%
Vehicle crime31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.84-44.44%
Public order31.4250.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%

In January 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 offences96.2450.00%
Shoplifting42.55300.00%
Other theft31.14200.00%
Public order20.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order86.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Theft from the person21.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.38-53.85%
Shoplifting51.70400.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Other theft41.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.8044.44%
Public order53.6966.67%
Other theft31.42-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-85.71%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8050.00%
Shoplifting72.55-12.50%
Other theft41.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 202313
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 202411
February 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Old Whitley Wood Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Sandleford Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pattinson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitley Wood Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodman Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lexington Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sampage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burlingham Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Babbington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mortimer Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Webster Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Whitley Wood Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Salford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. The Maying
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Village Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1