SANDLEFORD CLOSE, RG2 8UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8UA

SANDLEFORD CLOSE, RG2 8UA, Reading has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8UA 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 8UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8UA, encompassing approximately 2798 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG2 8UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2
  • Studland Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Maying with total crimes: 2

SANDLEFORD CLOSE, RG2 8UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.50-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Other theft31.07-40.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.50-12.50%
Other theft52.50400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79300.00%
Public order11.43-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3633.33%
Public order22.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.720.00%
Vehicle crime42.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.93-37.50%
Other theft31.79-25.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 offences86.4360.00%
Other theft42.86100.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.1466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Theft from the person31.430.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.50-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.43-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.7933.33%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.290.00%
Public order44.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
September 20234

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

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
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Maying
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Drewett Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pattinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1