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

Overview of Crime in RG1 6DW

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6DW, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.69 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6DW 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 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6DW, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 6DW area, explore the RG1 6DW 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

RG1 6DW 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 6DW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.69266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.13-66.67%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.4250.00%
Other theft32.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.27-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.56300.00%
Vehicle crime31.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.69-46.15%
Vehicle crime52.990.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.98160.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.56100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-54.55%
Other theft32.140.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2622.22%
Other crime44.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 offences98.12125.00%
Vehicle crime43.85100.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

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 offences35.560.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202413
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
January 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

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 6DW 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. The Old Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Heron Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hungerford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Kenilworth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1