WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG5 3BU

WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BU, Wokingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This RG5 3BU 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 3BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG5 3BU, encompassing approximately 2811 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG5 3BU area, explore the RG5 3BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

RG5 3BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wheble Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Norwich Drive with total crimes: 3

WESTERN AVENUE, RG5 3BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6942.86%
Public order23.56-60.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Theft from the person20.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.76133.33%
Public order52.490.00%
Shoplifting31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences32.13-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7628.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.2025.00%
Public order41.7833.33%
Shoplifting11.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Burglary20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2533.33%
Burglary52.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.78100.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences64.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In February 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 offences54.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-50.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Public order31.42200.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.2750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.07-25.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6233.33%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.050.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Wheble Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Norwich Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Godstow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bruce Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1