ST BARNABAS ROAD, RG2 8ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8ED

ST BARNABAS ROAD, RG2 8ED, Wokingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.02 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8ED 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 8ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8ED, encompassing approximately 1996 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 8ED area, explore the RG2 8ED 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)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG2 8ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shinfield Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2

ST BARNABAS ROAD, RG2 8ED 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.02266.67%
Shoplifting55.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Other theft21.50-33.33%
Robbery21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Shoplifting21.00-50.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.52-14.29%
Public order43.00300.00%
Shoplifting42.00-50.00%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.52-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.0116.67%
Vehicle crime23.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.0211.11%
Violence and sexual offences65.01-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour23.00100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5257.14%
Shoplifting95.51-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson24.510.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.52366.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.01-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5280.00%
Other theft44.51100.00%
Shoplifting32.00-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1817.03260.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.01-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In December 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 offences78.0140.00%
Shoplifting53.510.00%
Possession of weapons12.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.01-44.44%
Shoplifting52.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.020.00%
Other theft54.510.00%
Shoplifting42.500.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202414
February 20243
January 202418
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 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
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shinfield Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frensham Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fair Lawn Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Poplar Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Lacewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Shinfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1