WATER ROAD, RG30 2NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 2NN

WATER ROAD, RG30 2NN, Reading has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.20 per 1,000 population. This RG30 2NN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG30 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG30 2NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 2NN, encompassing approximately 2343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG30 2NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Aberford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Colliers Way with total crimes: 4

WATER ROAD, RG30 2NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.2033.33%
Other theft411.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-40.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.3361.54%
Anti-social behaviour58.96-28.57%
Other theft42.130.00%
Drugs31.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.798.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.550.00%
Other theft42.99300.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-33.33%
Public order31.710.00%
Burglary11.28-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.07-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour75.12-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.99100.00%
Vehicle crime42.56300.00%
Burglary31.71200.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Bicycle theft21.28100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.6430.77%
Anti-social behaviour87.2560.00%
Drugs43.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.67116.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.5525.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.97-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-20.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.77800.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.52150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.13300.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.97-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.090.00%
Public order55.120.00%
Other theft42.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202421
July 202413
June 202412
May 202417
April 202413
March 20246
February 202427
January 20243
December 202312

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG30 2NN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Aberford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Colliers Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Shilling Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rona Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Spey Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Grovelands Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Brisbane Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lundy Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Peg'S Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Marcus Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Appleby End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Upton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Gairn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dee Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Eldart Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tweed Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rannoch Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Eddleston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1