WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 6DN

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6DN, Reading has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6DN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG1 postcode area, which has experienced 701 crimes and a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG1 6DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6DN, encompassing approximately 3327 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 6DN area, explore the RG1 6DN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

RG1 6DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rembrandt Way with total crimes: 6
  • Carsdale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Harrow Court with total crimes: 3

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.32220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-57.14%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.11133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.10-44.44%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.81-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson52.70150.00%
Public order31.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-40.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.8125.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Shoplifting30.90200.00%
Robbery20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-57.14%
Other crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.92-15.79%
Vehicle crime74.810.00%
Other theft22.10-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.02216.67%
Other theft35.710.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.71-60.00%
Shoplifting41.80100.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.30-83.33%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.02-11.76%
Other crime64.51200.00%
Vehicle crime51.800.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.02183.33%
Vehicle crime55.110.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-88.89%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244
April 202416
March 202419
February 20246
January 202415
December 202317
November 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 6DN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rembrandt Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Carsdale Close
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harrow Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Berkeley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Greenidge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Holybrook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Epsom Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Upavon Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. St Saviour'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tyberton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Old Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hungerford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1