RG2 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 9BL

RG2 9BL, Wokingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This RG2 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 9BL, encompassing approximately 2281 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 9BL area, explore the RG2 9BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shinfield Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mitford Close with total crimes: 1

RG2 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.58300.00%
Robbery23.510.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.82200.00%
Shoplifting31.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-50.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.70-42.86%
Shoplifting41.75-20.00%
Other theft11.75-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4540.00%
Shoplifting53.0725.00%
Other theft22.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In April 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 offences55.70-58.33%
Shoplifting42.1933.33%
Other theft11.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.21140.00%
Shoplifting35.260.00%
Other theft11.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.010.00%
Other theft32.19200.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26400.00%
Theft from the person22.190.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.080.00%
Other theft44.820.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 202311

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 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 20243
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 9BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shinfield Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mitford Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lacewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodsend Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Dove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shinfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1