RG30 2TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG30 2TQ

RG30 2TQ, Reading has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This RG30 2TQ 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 2TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG30 2TQ, encompassing approximately 4265 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG30 2TQ area, explore the RG30 2TQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

RG30 2TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little John'S Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Prince Of Wales Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Aberford Close with total crimes: 5

RG30 2TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.72-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson75.1616.67%
Other theft51.6466.67%
Public order51.17400.00%
Drugs31.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-62.50%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.1930.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.1060.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.88-25.00%
Other theft31.41-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary20.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.130.00%
Other theft84.69700.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8833.33%
Public order61.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4125.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Vehicle crime30.94200.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.55-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson64.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-33.33%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Other crime40.940.00%
Public order30.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.23-75.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.96-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour64.9250.00%
Public order51.4166.67%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94100.00%
Other theft40.9433.33%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.66-9.38%
Vehicle crime56.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-55.56%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.500.00%
Public order42.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-60.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.25166.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.75200.00%
Other theft62.11500.00%
Vehicle crime51.41150.00%
Public order41.1733.33%
Bicycle theft30.9450.00%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.10-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4133.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6666.67%
Vehicle crime114.69120.00%
Other theft52.5866.67%
Drugs41.17300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other crime30.70200.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences129.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.640.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202420
June 202420
May 202421
April 202429
March 202432
February 202416
January 20246
December 202320
November 202312

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Little John'S Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Prince Of Wales Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Aberford Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shireshead Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Chester Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Richmond Road
    Total3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brock Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hilcot Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gloucester Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Suffolk Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Waverley Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Wantage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wilson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Kensington Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Canford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cranbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kent Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Walkers Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lundy Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Elm Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Penroath Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1