LARKSWOOD DRIVE, RG45 6RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG45 6RH

LARKSWOOD DRIVE, RG45 6RH, Wokingham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.97 per 1,000 population. This RG45 6RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG45 postcode area, which has experienced 36 crimes and a crime rate of 5.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG45 6RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG45 6RH, encompassing approximately 833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

RG45 6RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 40
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2
  • Wiltshire Avenue with total crimes: 1

LARKSWOOD DRIVE, RG45 6RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3953.9725.81%
Violence and sexual offences346.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.60-66.67%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3151.5747.62%
Anti-social behaviour337.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.60-66.67%
Robbery13.600.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Other theft11.200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2145.57320.00%
Violence and sexual offences925.19800.00%
Public order210.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-33.33%
Drugs12.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.59-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson36.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Other theft22.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1128.78450.00%
Other theft313.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.60-50.00%
Public order22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40100.00%
Robbery12.400.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.800.00%
Shoplifting22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.40-60.00%
Shoplifting22.40-60.00%
Other theft12.40-50.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.99150.00%
Shoplifting56.00-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.000.00%
Other theft23.600.00%
Public order22.400.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Other crime12.400.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences29.59100.00%
Possession of weapons12.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.00-66.67%
Drugs11.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.20-66.67%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.790.00%
Other theft37.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.600.00%
Possession of weapons13.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.390.00%
Vehicle crime23.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Bicycle theft22.400.00%
Burglary12.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202421
June 20245
May 202411
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
November 20236

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG45 6RH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total40
    Shoplifting39
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Wiltshire Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1