MELKSHAM CLOSE, RG6 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 4AU

MELKSHAM CLOSE, RG6 4AU, Wokingham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This RG6 4AU 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 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 4AU, encompassing approximately 1410 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 4AU area, explore the RG6 4AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Frensham Green with total crimes: 2
  • Halls Lane with total crimes: 1

MELKSHAM CLOSE, RG6 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.250.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.13-33.33%
Burglary11.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.67-25.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.80-33.33%
Public order22.84100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In May 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 offences68.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.25100.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.380.00%
Other theft12.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.960.00%
Bicycle theft12.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.51-42.86%
Burglary22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0975.00%
Vehicle crime14.960.00%
Theft from the person10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.38100.00%
Theft from the person22.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.55-77.78%
Public order11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6480.00%
Burglary26.380.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Other theft10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 4AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Frensham Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodsend Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Notton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Perigee
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1