WHITLEY WOOD LANE, RG2 8AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8AQ

WHITLEY WOOD LANE, RG2 8AQ, Reading has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 438 crimes and a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 8AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8AQ, encompassing approximately 4052 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 8AQ area, explore the RG2 8AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG2 8AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2
  • Studland Close with total crimes: 2

WHITLEY WOOD LANE, RG2 8AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.3913.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Public order30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.62150.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.17200.00%
Other theft51.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.23-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4350.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Public order20.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48200.00%
Public order30.74200.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences83.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.6610.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.40150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.470.00%
Public order32.2250.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4312.50%
Shoplifting42.22300.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Public order20.74-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1660.00%
Public order81.97700.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Theft from the person31.230.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.23-25.00%
Shoplifting20.74-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.660.00%
Shoplifting51.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.230.00%
Other theft30.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20249
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 202411
February 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 8AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Maying
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Drewett Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Salmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heroes Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1