ELFORD CLOSE, RG6 4EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 4EG

ELFORD CLOSE, RG6 4EG, Wokingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.70 per 1,000 population. This RG6 4EG 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 4EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 4EG, encompassing approximately 4209 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 4EG area, explore the RG6 4EG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG6 4EG area, visit the RG6 4EG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG6 4EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Ratby Close with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

ELFORD CLOSE, RG6 4EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7018.18%
Public order63.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.43100.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%

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 offences116.65-15.38%
Public order72.6140.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Drugs20.48-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.138.33%
Drugs53.09400.00%
Public order51.19150.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.850.00%
Public order20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting20.48-60.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Drugs10.48-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.31166.67%
Drugs53.80150.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Public order41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4350.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.850.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In February 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 offences105.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Drugs20.48-77.78%
Public order20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13-16.67%
Drugs92.3850.00%
Shoplifting42.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In December 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 offences128.0833.33%
Drugs62.85-25.00%
Other theft41.43100.00%
Shoplifting40.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48100.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

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 offences96.89-18.18%
Drugs82.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-71.43%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.610.00%
Drugs61.660.00%
Public order51.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202413
June 202412
May 202416
April 20246
March 202412
February 202410
January 202410
December 202312
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ratby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Strand Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waring Close
    Total1
    Public order1