READING ROAD, RG41 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG41 5EJ

READING ROAD, RG41 5EJ, Wokingham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This RG41 5EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG41 postcode area, which has experienced 63 crimes and a crime rate of 3.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG41 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG41 5EJ, encompassing approximately 743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG41 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Meljak Close with total crimes: 2
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 1

READING ROAD, RG41 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-83.33%
Other theft11.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.4920.00%
Shoplifting38.07200.00%
Theft from the person14.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.730.00%
Public order22.69-33.33%
Drugs12.690.00%
Shoplifting11.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order313.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.04-50.00%
Robbery22.690.00%
Shoplifting22.69-50.00%
Burglary12.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.11-20.00%
Shoplifting45.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.380.00%

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 offences516.1525.00%
Shoplifting36.73200.00%
Vehicle crime24.040.00%
Public order22.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.7633.33%
Public order15.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.46-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.04200.00%
Drugs14.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.53166.67%
Shoplifting410.760.00%
Public order25.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Burglary14.040.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-66.67%
Other theft11.350.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences321.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Shoplifting34.040.00%
Burglary14.040.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.110.00%
Drugs15.380.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%

In September 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 offences410.760.00%
Public order25.380.00%
Other theft12.690.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20233

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG41 5EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Meljak Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Isis Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1