VERNON CRESCENT, RG2 8TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8TS

VERNON CRESCENT, RG2 8TS, Reading has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8TS 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 8TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8TS, encompassing approximately 3035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 8TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2
  • Studland Close with total crimes: 2

VERNON CRESCENT, RG2 8TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9110.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.620.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8766.67%
Vehicle crime53.29150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Robbery30.990.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Public order20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-85.71%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.90-56.25%
Violence and sexual offences62.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.98300.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.5314.29%
Violence and sexual offences95.27-30.77%
Vehicle crime22.97100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.6144.44%
Other theft44.28100.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.240.00%
Shoplifting62.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5928.57%
Vehicle crime32.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.93-12.50%
Public order32.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59-11.11%
Other theft42.640.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2012.50%
Public order72.97133.33%
Other theft42.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32100.00%
Theft from the person41.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.920.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime910.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 202416
May 202414
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tidman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Maying
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heroes Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Ruston Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1