RG5 4SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG5 4SB

RG5 4SB, Wokingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.83 per 1,000 population. This RG5 4SB 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 4SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG5 4SB, encompassing approximately 3915 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG5 4SB area, explore the RG5 4SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG5 4SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viscount Way with total crimes: 4
  • Rose Close with total crimes: 2
  • Armstrong Way with total crimes: 2

RG5 4SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.83-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.79150.00%
Drugs11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime22.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-60.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3811.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.55150.00%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6012.50%
Shoplifting32.30-25.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.04500.00%
Shoplifting41.5333.33%
Public order21.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences43.060.00%
Shoplifting31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.58-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.13200.00%
Shoplifting72.300.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 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 offences31.79-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.30-70.59%
Public order11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1541.67%
Shoplifting44.340.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-87.50%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.040.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 202317
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG5 4SB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Viscount Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Rose Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Armstrong Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shackleton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tiger Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Woodley Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Welford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lysander Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hurricane Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gorse Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1