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

Overview of Crime in RG2 8LQ

WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8LQ, Reading has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8LQ, encompassing approximately 4465 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 8LQ area, explore the RG2 8LQ 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: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Durham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Exbourne Road with total crimes: 2

WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8LQ 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting177.8413.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.81125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.67200.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3633.33%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Other theft30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

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
Shoplifting65.15200.00%
Other theft51.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.81-45.45%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9357.14%
Public order42.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1416.67%
Public order31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.6010.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.2414.29%
Other theft21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2516.67%
Shoplifting41.57300.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-66.67%
Other theft20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.48500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.3420.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.48-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Bicycle theft20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences117.390.00%
Shoplifting52.460.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20231

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
January 20241
December 20231

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 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 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Durham Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Exbourne Road
    Total2
    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. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Southglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1