STRAND WAY, RG6 4BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 4BU

STRAND WAY, RG6 4BU, Wokingham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population. This RG6 4BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG6 postcode area, which has experienced 186 crimes and a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG6 4BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 4BU, encompassing approximately 4199 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

RG6 4BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Bottisham Close with total crimes: 2
  • Carshalton Way with total crimes: 1

STRAND WAY, RG6 4BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.67-8.33%
Public order72.6240.00%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6720.00%
Drugs52.86400.00%
Public order51.19400.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.29-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Drugs10.48-75.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.14325.00%
Public order54.050.00%
Drugs41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.38-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.4862.50%
Public order43.10100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.05-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Drugs20.48-77.78%
Public order20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.910.00%
Drugs92.6280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1422.22%
Drugs52.62-37.50%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other crime10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.38-25.00%
Drugs82.1433.33%
Other crime31.910.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-33.33%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.14-14.29%
Drugs62.86500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9550.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202417
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Bottisham Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Carshalton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodbine Close
    Total1
    Other crime1