OLD WHITLEY WOOD LANE, RG2 8PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8PY

OLD WHITLEY WOOD LANE, RG2 8PY, Wokingham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.74 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8PY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG2 postcode area, which has experienced 469 crimes and a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG2 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8PY, encompassing approximately 1916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Whitley Wood Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Farmers Close with total crimes: 1

OLD WHITLEY WOOD LANE, RG2 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.74-50.00%
Public order22.09100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.35100.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.61-66.67%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.130.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.78300.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.090.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.780.00%
Public order34.170.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20234
September 20233

A total of 3 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
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Old Whitley Wood Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lexington Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Drewett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mylum Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pattinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mortimer Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Margaret Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1