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

Overview of Crime in RG1 6EE

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6EE, Reading has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.73 per 1,000 population. This RG1 6EE 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 6EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 6EE, encompassing approximately 1570 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 6EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Lodge Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Greenidge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Heron Way with total crimes: 1

WENSLEY ROAD, RG1 6EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.82-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.01-11.11%
Public order25.09100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4628.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.55-50.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1916.67%
Vehicle crime34.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%

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 offences67.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.820.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4680.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.73200.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.28-37.50%
Other crime23.18-33.33%
Public order21.27100.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.550.00%
Other crime35.090.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8360.00%
Vehicle crime35.0950.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

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 offences37.64-66.67%
Burglary31.910.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.550.00%
Public order45.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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