WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8JF

WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8JF, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8JF, encompassing approximately 3551 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG2 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Exwick Square with total crimes: 4
  • Foxhays Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rowdell Drive with total crimes: 2

WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences106.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.820.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.2225.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.41300.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.38-45.45%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.3583.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.10-57.14%
Other theft20.840.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.07133.33%
Violence and sexual offences61.9720.00%
Bicycle theft21.690.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences53.94-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.35175.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6633.33%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.07400.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.84-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.380.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312

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

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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 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 8JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Exwick Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Foxhays Road
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rowdell Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gratton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Anson Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Southglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Holberton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1