VENNING ROAD, RG2 9LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 9LU

VENNING ROAD, RG2 9LU, Wokingham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.26 per 1,000 population. This RG2 9LU 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 9LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 9LU, encompassing approximately 1332 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

RG2 9LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Milam Close with total crimes: 4
  • Whitehall Drive with total crimes: 3

VENNING ROAD, RG2 9LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson517.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.75-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences43.75-66.67%
Shoplifting33.000.00%
Public order22.250.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1427.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.519.09%
Shoplifting39.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-25.00%
Public order22.25-60.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.0122.22%
Anti-social behaviour78.26133.33%
Public order55.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.7533.33%
Bicycle theft23.000.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Shoplifting12.250.00%

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 offences914.26350.00%
Other theft26.75100.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.25-50.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Public order11.50-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In March 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 offences47.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.00100.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.000.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences47.500.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.510.00%
Burglary33.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Public order21.50-77.78%
Shoplifting21.50-33.33%
Theft from the person11.500.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order921.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.000.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Possession of weapons12.250.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202411
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Milam Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitehall Drive
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rickman Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Gerring Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Tope Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Buttenshaw Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Princess Marina Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shelduck Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Venning Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bramshill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Crusader Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1