WYNCOTE CLOSE, RG2 8EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8EQ

WYNCOTE CLOSE, RG2 8EQ, Wokingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8EQ 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 8EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8EQ, encompassing approximately 1715 residents.

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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 (50.00% increase)

RG2 8EQ 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

WYNCOTE CLOSE, RG2 8EQ 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 offences1113.99266.67%
Shoplifting56.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9150.00%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Robbery21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

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 theft312.82-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-50.00%
Burglary31.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Shoplifting21.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.57-14.29%
Public order53.50400.00%
Other theft42.91300.00%
Shoplifting42.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%

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
Shoplifting812.82-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.6640.00%
Vehicle crime34.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.4111.11%
Violence and sexual offences55.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.3266.67%
Shoplifting95.83-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson25.250.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1415.74366.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.2460.00%
Other theft44.66100.00%
Shoplifting32.33-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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
Shoplifting1819.82260.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.49-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.91200.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

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 offences78.7475.00%
Shoplifting54.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.910.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.320.00%
Other theft66.410.00%
Shoplifting43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.330.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 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 20245
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20236

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 8EQ 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