KENSINGTON CLOSE, RG6 4EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 4EY

KENSINGTON CLOSE, RG6 4EY, Wokingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.37 per 1,000 population. This RG6 4EY 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 4EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 4EY, encompassing approximately 3766 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

RG6 4EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Newquay Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Strand Way with total crimes: 1

KENSINGTON CLOSE, RG6 4EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.37-8.33%
Public order62.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.70-7.69%
Public order73.1940.00%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Drugs20.53-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 offences137.4344.44%
Drugs53.45400.00%
Public order51.33400.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Drugs10.53-75.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.43275.00%
Public order53.980.00%
Drugs41.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 offences42.92-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 offences136.1130.00%
Public order43.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 offences105.04-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson22.65-33.33%
Drugs20.53-77.78%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2318.18%
Drugs93.4580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.39-25.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences118.5022.22%
Drugs52.92-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Other theft41.0633.33%
Public order31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other crime10.53-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

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 offences98.76-10.00%
Drugs82.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.120.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.900.00%
Drugs62.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 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 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 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 20241
May 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202415
April 20244
March 202413
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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

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 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 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 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Newquay Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Strand Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Turnbridge Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Waring Close
    Total1
    Public order1