RG40 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG40

RG40, Wokingham has recorded a total of 187 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this RG40 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around RG40, encompassing approximately 19479 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-26.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-30.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)

RG40 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 10

RG40 Crime Map

Postcodes in RG40

The postcode district are associated with the RG40, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The RG40 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences599.60-26.25%
Anti-social behaviour303.03-30.23%
Shoplifting221.54-26.67%
Other theft191.1326.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.98-44.00%
Vehicle crime130.72225.00%
Public order120.67-25.00%
Bicycle theft40.62300.00%
Drugs40.21300.00%
Other crime30.210.00%
Theft from the person30.150.00%
Robbery20.15100.00%
Burglary20.10-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8011.5045.45%
Anti-social behaviour434.11115.00%
Shoplifting302.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson251.5478.57%
Public order161.2814.29%
Other theft150.82-6.25%
Burglary50.77400.00%
Vehicle crime40.26-69.23%
Other crime30.21200.00%
Bicycle theft10.15-83.33%
Robbery10.05-50.00%
Drugs10.05-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences559.86-9.84%
Shoplifting402.8253.85%
Anti-social behaviour202.05-20.00%
Other theft161.0314.29%
Public order140.82-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.72133.33%
Vehicle crime130.7262.50%
Theft from the person60.6720.00%
Bicycle theft60.31100.00%
Drugs40.31100.00%
Robbery20.210.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Burglary10.05-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.781.67%
Shoplifting263.1318.18%
Anti-social behaviour251.33-16.67%
Public order151.2887.50%
Other theft140.7740.00%
Vehicle crime80.72-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson60.41-72.73%
Theft from the person50.3166.67%
Burglary50.26-28.57%
Bicycle theft30.260.00%
Drugs20.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences609.86-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour303.08-18.92%
Shoplifting221.54-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson221.1315.79%
Vehicle crime181.1350.00%
Other theft100.920.00%
Public order80.51-11.11%
Burglary70.41-22.22%
Other crime50.3625.00%
Bicycle theft30.26-25.00%
Theft from the person30.15-40.00%
Drugs30.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6810.884.62%
Anti-social behaviour373.49-2.63%
Shoplifting271.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.3935.71%
Vehicle crime120.9820.00%
Other theft100.62-37.50%
Public order90.51-47.06%
Burglary90.46-18.18%
Theft from the person50.46400.00%
Bicycle theft40.260.00%
Other crime40.21-20.00%
Drugs30.21-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.150.00%
Robbery20.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6510.73-5.80%
Anti-social behaviour383.3418.75%
Shoplifting271.95107.69%
Public order171.39142.86%
Other theft160.87-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson140.82-44.00%
Burglary110.72120.00%
Vehicle crime100.560.00%
Other crime50.51150.00%
Drugs50.26400.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences699.70-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour323.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson251.64150.00%
Other theft221.2829.41%
Shoplifting131.13-48.00%
Vehicle crime100.67-44.44%
Public order70.51-36.36%
Burglary50.36-16.67%
Other crime20.26-50.00%
Theft from the person20.10-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.05-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8410.7340.00%
Shoplifting254.31-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour241.2884.62%
Vehicle crime181.23100.00%
Other theft170.9230.77%
Public order110.87120.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.56-33.33%
Burglary60.51100.00%
Other crime40.3133.33%
Drugs30.210.00%
Theft from the person30.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.15100.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences608.01-36.17%
Shoplifting313.08-18.42%
Criminal damage and arson151.59-46.43%
Other theft130.7762.50%
Anti-social behaviour130.6718.18%
Vehicle crime90.6728.57%
Public order50.46-58.33%
Other crime30.260.00%
Drugs30.15-25.00%
Burglary30.15-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9411.6567.86%
Shoplifting384.8326.67%
Criminal damage and arson281.9575.00%
Public order121.44-20.00%
Burglary120.629.09%
Anti-social behaviour110.62-54.17%
Other theft80.56-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.41-70.83%
Theft from the person70.3675.00%
Bicycle theft50.36-44.44%
Drugs40.2633.33%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5610.730.00%
Shoplifting302.870.00%
Vehicle crime241.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.230.00%
Public order150.820.00%
Other theft130.770.00%
Burglary110.670.00%
Bicycle theft90.560.00%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202443
July 202420
June 202425
May 202430
April 202437
March 202438
February 202432
January 202424
December 202313
November 202311
October 202324

A total of 331 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202440
June 202426
May 202422
April 202427
March 202427
February 202413
January 202425
December 202331
November 202338
October 202330

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202480
July 202455
June 202461
May 202460
April 202468
March 202465
February 202469
January 202484
December 202360
November 202394
October 202356

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
July 202414
June 20246
May 202422
April 202419
March 202414
February 202425
January 202410
December 202315
November 202328
October 202316

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202414
June 202415
May 20248
April 20249
March 202417
February 20247
January 202411
December 20235
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 202413
June 20248
May 202418
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 202418
December 20239
November 20237
October 202324

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202416
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 202416
February 202422
January 202417
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG40 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft2
  • 4. Glover Crescent
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Beechey Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Market Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mays Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grove Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 11. Firs Close
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Gorse Ride South
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 13. Weaver Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Acre Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Ashridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 17. Barkham Ride
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Bremner Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baker Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Carina Drive
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 21. Columba Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Hughes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Headington Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Peach Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Rectory Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 26. The Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Tangley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. Royal Oak Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2