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

Overview of Crime in RG6 1LD

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1LD, Reading has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.83 per 1,000 population. This RG6 1LD 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 1LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 1LD, encompassing approximately 541 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

RG6 1LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • London Road with total crimes: 6
  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4

WOKINGHAM ROAD, RG6 1LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21110.8323.53%
Shoplifting1738.79-22.73%
Vehicle crime531.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.24-33.33%
Public order47.39-20.00%
Other theft37.39-25.00%
Burglary25.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-50.00%
Robbery13.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22123.76-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences1740.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson631.4050.00%
Public order511.08150.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons47.390.00%
Other theft47.3933.33%
Vehicle crime47.390.00%
Other crime17.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25120.06-10.71%
Violence and sexual offences1746.1870.00%
Anti-social behaviour631.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime411.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.3933.33%
Other theft37.39-62.50%
Public order25.54-75.00%
Burglary13.690.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.85-50.00%
Robbery11.850.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28132.9964.71%
Violence and sexual offences1051.72-37.50%
Other theft818.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour814.7814.29%
Public order814.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Bicycle theft25.54-33.33%
Theft from the person13.690.00%
Burglary11.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17114.52-58.54%
Violence and sexual offences1631.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour729.5575.00%
Other theft712.93600.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.93100.00%
Bicycle theft37.39200.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Burglary25.54-33.33%
Public order23.69-50.00%
Robbery13.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41140.3820.59%
Violence and sexual offences1675.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour429.55-20.00%
Public order47.3933.33%
Burglary37.3950.00%
Vehicle crime35.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons13.690.00%
Other theft11.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34129.303.03%
Violence and sexual offences1462.80-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson625.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.0866.67%
Public order39.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft25.540.00%
Other theft23.69-33.33%
Burglary23.69100.00%
Vehicle crime13.69-80.00%
Drugs11.850.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33136.6994.12%
Violence and sexual offences1960.9535.71%
Public order635.09100.00%
Vehicle crime511.08400.00%
Other theft39.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.540.00%
Bicycle theft25.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.690.00%
Burglary13.69-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1799.7454.55%
Violence and sexual offences1431.40-17.65%
Burglary425.86100.00%
Public order37.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.5450.00%
Other theft35.54-50.00%
Robbery35.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.69-50.00%
Theft from the person11.850.00%
Possession of weapons11.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Other crime11.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1788.6621.43%
Shoplifting1131.4057.14%
Other theft620.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.08100.00%
Public order37.3950.00%
Vehicle crime25.54-60.00%
Burglary23.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft13.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1496.05-33.33%
Other theft825.8633.33%
Shoplifting714.78-81.08%
Anti-social behaviour612.930.00%
Vehicle crime511.080.00%
Drugs49.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.39-33.33%
Public order23.690.00%
Burglary13.69-50.00%
Robbery11.850.00%
Theft from the person11.850.00%
Bicycle theft11.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37149.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences2168.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour638.790.00%
Other theft611.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.080.00%
Bicycle theft25.540.00%
Burglary23.690.00%
Public order23.690.00%
Other crime13.690.00%
Drugs11.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202417
July 202417
June 202410
May 202416
April 202416
March 202414
February 202419
January 202414
December 202317
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202425
June 202428
May 202417
April 202441
March 202434
February 202433
January 202417
December 202311
November 20237
October 202337

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. London Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Granby Gardens
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Amity Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Radstock Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Liverpool Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Haywood Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Cholmeley Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Junction Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Filey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Manchester Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1