PRIEST AVENUE, RG40 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG40 2LX

PRIEST AVENUE, RG40 2LX, Wokingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This RG40 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG40 2LX, encompassing approximately 1528 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

RG40 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechey Place with total crimes: 8
  • Bremner Way with total crimes: 2
  • Baker Crescent with total crimes: 2

PRIEST AVENUE, RG40 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.50600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.58-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.62-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.12700.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.27100.00%
Shoplifting11.31-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%

In July 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 offences56.54400.00%
Shoplifting33.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.85-25.00%
Theft from the person15.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-85.71%
Other theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.361100.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.85600.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.58100.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-80.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.850.00%
Burglary13.270.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.65-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-87.50%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.810.00%
Shoplifting55.23150.00%
Other theft23.270.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.31-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.160.00%
Shoplifting53.930.00%
Other theft13.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.89-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour13.270.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1616.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences610.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.930.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-85.71%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime79.810.00%
Shoplifting44.5833.33%
Public order12.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.960.00%
Burglary11.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20249
May 202412
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 202316
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
January 20246
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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
April 20241
October 20231

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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG40 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beechey Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bremner Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baker Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lake View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1