MEARING GROVE, RG2 9RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 9RF

MEARING GROVE, RG2 9RF, Wokingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.60 per 1,000 population. This RG2 9RF 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 9RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 9RF, encompassing approximately 2538 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG2 9RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Martyn Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4

MEARING GROVE, RG2 9RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.60450.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.33166.67%
Public order33.1550.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.9450.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.79-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.58-71.43%
Public order10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.850.00%
Shoplifting72.76600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.97100.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In May 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 offences75.91-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.760.00%
Shoplifting11.18-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.91-11.11%
Shoplifting33.15-83.33%
Other theft11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.825.88%
Violence and sexual offences97.0950.00%
Other theft13.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.63325.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.70-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0975.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76300.00%
Shoplifting41.58300.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-80.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.88-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.970.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 202418
February 202417
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Martyn Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Church Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Manor
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Teal Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parker Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Floyer Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beales Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Newburgh Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Holder Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1