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

Overview of Crime in RG2 8TL

WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8TL, Reading has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This RG2 8TL 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 8TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 8TL, encompassing approximately 3340 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 8TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Webster Close with total crimes: 2
  • Studland Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tidman Road with total crimes: 2

WHITLEY WOOD ROAD, RG2 8TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6928.57%
Public order32.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8816.67%
Vehicle crime32.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Public order20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences65.69-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.800.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Public order10.90-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.49-22.22%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9912.50%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.79-11.11%
Vehicle crime22.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4928.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.59-12.50%
Public order22.10100.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.390.00%
Other theft42.3933.33%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.30-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9814.29%
Public order62.39500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.800.00%
Theft from the person41.500.00%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.690.00%
Vehicle crime42.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Webster Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Studland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Tidman Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Maying
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kingsley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Byworth Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Farmers Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Creswell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Copenhagen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Dovecote Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Heroes Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Vernon Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1