READING ROAD, RG5 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG5 3AE

READING ROAD, RG5 3AE, Wokingham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.73 per 1,000 population. This RG5 3AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG5 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 3.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG5 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG5 3AE, encompassing approximately 2677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG5 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheble Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Norwich Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Chequers Way with total crimes: 2

READING ROAD, RG5 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.7380.00%
Vehicle crime13.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8566.67%
Public order41.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.60350.00%
Public order33.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.23-33.33%
Burglary41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49200.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.73200.00%
Other theft22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.12-71.43%
Other theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1140.00%
Drugs22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.3666.67%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG5 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wheble Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Norwich Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Chequers Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Godstow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1