WHALEY ROAD, RG40 1QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG40 1QA

WHALEY ROAD, RG40 1QA, Wokingham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.15 per 1,000 population. This RG40 1QA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG40 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG40 1QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG40 1QA, encompassing approximately 1717 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG40 1QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hughes Road with total crimes: 2
  • Headington Drive with total crimes: 2

WHALEY ROAD, RG40 1QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1516.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.080.00%
Public order12.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.820.00%
Other theft23.49100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.49100.00%
Shoplifting22.330.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-37.50%
Public order22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.81-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson44.66100.00%
Vehicle crime32.33200.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-75.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5622.22%
Anti-social behaviour56.41150.00%
Public order42.91100.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-75.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.39-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.240.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.82100.00%
Vehicle crime35.82-25.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Shoplifting21.16-50.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In December 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 offences613.39-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.490.00%
Vehicle crime42.910.00%
Shoplifting42.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-33.33%
Other theft21.16100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.9014.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.66200.00%
Public order21.750.00%
Shoplifting21.16-33.33%
Other theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.3940.00%
Vehicle crime64.080.00%
Shoplifting33.49200.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.910.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 202410
December 20235
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG40 1QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Hughes Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Headington Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Victoria Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stephanie Chase Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sarum Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Leney Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Beaver Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dowles Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1