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

Overview of Crime in RG6 1JU

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1JU, Reading has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.91 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1JU, encompassing approximately 3184 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 1JU area, explore the RG6 1JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

RG6 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Regis Park Road with total crimes: 3

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1JU 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.91350.00%
Vehicle crime42.83300.00%
Shoplifting21.26-66.67%
Other theft20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.9750.00%
Burglary31.8850.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.63-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9128.57%
Shoplifting42.83-66.67%
Burglary21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.179.09%
Violence and sexual offences73.7775.00%
Vehicle crime22.20-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.91-47.62%
Vehicle crime43.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.26-71.43%
Public order21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2112.56-27.59%
Violence and sexual offences146.6016.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.400.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2916.9616.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.11300.00%
Other theft33.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94200.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2510.36-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences37.85-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3015.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.420.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting157.54-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2011.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.28-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.680.00%
Shoplifting82.830.00%
Bicycle theft52.510.00%
Other theft41.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 202414
March 202412
February 20243
January 20247
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411
April 202421
March 202429
February 202425
January 202430
December 202315
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Regis Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Adelaide Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lennox Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whiteknights Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. B3350
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1