MORTIMER CLOSE, RG2 8TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8TT

MORTIMER CLOSE, RG2 8TT, Reading has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.81 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8TT 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 8TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8TT, encompassing approximately 3711 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 8TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Anson Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2

MORTIMER CLOSE, RG2 8TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.8113.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.04-42.86%
Other theft31.08-50.00%
Public order30.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.00-12.50%
Other theft61.890.00%
Shoplifting61.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8514.29%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5066.67%
Vehicle crime31.350.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.6610.00%
Vehicle crime32.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.74150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.69-14.29%
Other theft31.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8575.00%
Shoplifting41.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.2350.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.81-40.00%
Shoplifting20.81-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.000.00%
Other theft51.350.00%
Shoplifting51.350.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 5 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20242
April 20243
March 20243
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 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 20232
October 20235

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

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20235

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
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 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Anson Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Southglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Drewett Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pattinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Salmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1