WOOD GREEN, RG2 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8HU

WOOD GREEN, RG2 8HU, Wokingham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.69 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8HU, encompassing approximately 3336 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

RG2 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Exwick Square with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhays Road with total crimes: 4

WOOD GREEN, RG2 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.6920.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.40125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.70-50.00%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.80-33.33%
Public order21.200.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.89-25.00%
Shoplifting61.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8033.33%
Other theft31.20-40.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.49-11.11%
Other theft52.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.5050.00%
Public order30.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5928.57%
Public order52.70400.00%
Other theft31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Other theft30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.7910.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.30-54.55%
Bicycle theft21.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.59266.67%
Shoplifting103.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.900.00%
Public order41.50300.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-66.67%

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 offences54.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-40.00%
Shoplifting30.90-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.000.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20245
February 202411
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 202411
February 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Exwick Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Foxhays Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gratton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Anson Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Greenwich Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Southglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Perigee
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rossby
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Zenith Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1