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

Overview of Crime in RG41 5HQ

READING ROAD, RG41 5HQ, Wokingham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.04 per 1,000 population. This RG41 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG41 5HQ, encompassing approximately 498 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG41 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverdene Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Gazelle Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wharfedale Road with total crimes: 1

READING ROAD, RG41 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime316.04-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft14.010.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Drugs12.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime626.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.010.00%
Other theft14.010.00%
Burglary12.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.010.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting312.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.010.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Possession of weapons12.000.00%
Other theft12.00-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.000.00%
Shoplifting12.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences110.020.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%
Public order12.000.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.020.00%
Other theft14.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.00-80.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime528.07150.00%
Public order310.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.01100.00%
Shoplifting24.010.00%
Bicycle theft14.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft322.0550.00%
Theft from the person36.010.00%
Vehicle crime26.010.00%
Other crime14.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.00-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.030.00%
Other theft26.01100.00%
Shoplifting14.01-66.67%
Public order12.000.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime320.050.00%
Shoplifting36.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.010.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverdene Drive
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gazelle Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wharfedale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1