BASIL CLOSE, RG6 5GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 5GL

BASIL CLOSE, RG6 5GL, Wokingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population. This RG6 5GL 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 5GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 5GL, encompassing approximately 2387 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 5GL area, explore the RG6 5GL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 5GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shinfield Rise with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Wavell Close with total crimes: 2

BASIL CLOSE, RG6 5GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.21200.00%
Shoplifting63.77100.00%
Bicycle theft32.510.00%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.12-50.00%
Shoplifting31.26-66.67%
Public order31.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Other theft20.84-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.89125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.77-25.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Other theft41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.03100.00%
Shoplifting43.35-60.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.21-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences44.19-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.4783.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3850.00%
Shoplifting63.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.38-14.29%
Other theft42.51300.00%
Shoplifting31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7016.67%
Shoplifting32.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.610.00%
Shoplifting32.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Shoplifting20.84-33.33%
Robbery10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.890.00%
Other theft54.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Public order31.680.00%
Shoplifting31.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
October 202310

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
February 20244
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 5GL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shinfield Rise
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Wavell Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Frensham Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fair Lawn Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Halls Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fakenham Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shinfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1