WOODSIDE WAY, RG2 8SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 8SY

WOODSIDE WAY, RG2 8SY, Wokingham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.90 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8SY 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 8SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8SY, encompassing approximately 3481 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 8SY area, explore the RG2 8SY 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

RG2 8SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Anson Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2

WOODSIDE WAY, RG2 8SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting178.9013.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.15-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.90150.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.310.00%
Other theft31.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.44100.00%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Other crime11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7416.67%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86100.00%
Public order20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 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 offences65.4620.00%
Public order51.72400.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.4525.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.6110.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.02-16.67%
Shoplifting41.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.470.00%
Other theft51.720.00%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
November 20232
October 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 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242

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 8SY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Anson Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Southglade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wentworth Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Zenith Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Drewett Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pattinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Salmond Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Cooper Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1