WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 1JL

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1JL, Reading has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.77 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG6 postcode area, which has experienced 167 crimes and a crime rate of 4.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG6 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1JL, encompassing approximately 2323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 3

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.77100.00%
Vehicle crime57.750.00%
Bicycle theft22.150.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4728.57%
Vehicle crime53.8766.67%
Burglary22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other theft20.86-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.19-36.36%
Other theft43.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4822.22%
Other theft64.7320.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1912.50%
Other theft53.87400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15300.00%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.900.00%
Public order43.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-20.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.15300.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Other theft20.86-33.33%
Public order10.86-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.34-7.69%
Public order45.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3318.18%
Public order25.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.86-75.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.91-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.73400.00%
Other theft42.15-42.86%
Public order31.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.63-16.67%
Other theft76.46250.00%
Vehicle crime43.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-25.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 20247
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 1JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Norris Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Bishop'S Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haywood Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Pitcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brighton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Palmer Park Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Blackthorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Bartholomews Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1