BOLTON DRIVE, RG2 9WL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG2 9WL

BOLTON DRIVE, RG2 9WL, Wokingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.86 per 1,000 population. This RG2 9WL 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 9WL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG2 9WL, encompassing approximately 1730 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG2 9WL area, explore the RG2 9WL 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: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG2 9WL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Martyn Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Parker Close with total crimes: 1

BOLTON DRIVE, RG2 9WL 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.86450.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.3533.33%
Other theft32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Burglary21.73100.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.62200.00%
Shoplifting21.73-71.43%
Burglary11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Robbery11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-85.71%

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 offences713.2916.67%
Shoplifting74.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9320.00%
Vehicle crime23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.51150.00%
Shoplifting32.89-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1812.715.88%
Violence and sexual offences210.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.44325.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.8266.67%
Vehicle crime12.890.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.78300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.31-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-75.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Shoplifting32.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.3133.33%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
April 20243
March 202418
February 202417
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 202319

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG2 9WL 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. Parker Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Floyer Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beales Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Newburgh Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1