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

Overview of Crime in RG1 6DR

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6DR, Reading has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6DR 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 6DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6DR, encompassing approximately 1719 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 6DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rembrandt Way with total crimes: 6
  • North Lodge Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Greenidge Close with total crimes: 3

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.30266.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.81-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3033.33%
Public order26.98100.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.49-50.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.49200.00%
Vehicle crime31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Public order21.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.490.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.63140.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.98200.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.98-50.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6311.11%
Other crime35.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Drugs11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6380.00%
Vehicle crime45.23100.00%
Public order32.330.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.560.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202412
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rembrandt Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. North Lodge Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Greenidge Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1