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

Overview of Crime in RG41 5PP

READING ROAD, RG41 5PP, Wokingham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This RG41 5PP 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 5PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG41 5PP, encompassing approximately 3016 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG41 5PP area, explore the RG41 5PP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG41 5PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Azalea Close with total crimes: 2
  • Meljak Close with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD, RG41 5PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences54.64-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Shoplifting20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.30-22.22%
Shoplifting32.32200.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3028.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.98200.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.97-36.36%
Public order32.32200.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.29-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.650.00%
Shoplifting41.3333.33%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3350.00%
Shoplifting30.99200.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.99-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-80.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.9666.67%
Shoplifting43.32300.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66100.00%
Shoplifting31.330.00%
Theft from the person20.99100.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 202414
March 20246
February 20242
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Azalea Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meljak Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Isis Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Targett Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rainbow Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dexter Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Guernsey Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Jersey Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1