RG2 8US, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8US 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 8US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8US, encompassing approximately 2528 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 6.33 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.98 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 5.54 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 5.54 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.37 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 5.93 | -12.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 5.14 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 3.56 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.98 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 6.33 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.37 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.40 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public order | 6 | 9.10 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 | 2.37 | 25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.58 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 5.54 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.58 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 10.68 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 6.72 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 5.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 8US postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |