THE SQUARE, RG6 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 5HJ

THE SQUARE, RG6 5HJ, Wokingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.71 per 1,000 population. This RG6 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 5HJ, encompassing approximately 2759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 5HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Danehill with total crimes: 3
  • Notton Way with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, RG6 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.71300.00%
Bicycle theft31.45200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-33.33%
Shoplifting10.72-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.71600.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.540.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft43.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45200.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.36-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.44-28.57%
Bicycle theft31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.5275.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.54-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8980.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35-61.54%
Shoplifting41.81300.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Other theft10.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.06333.33%
Other theft64.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.97-33.33%
Public order42.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Shoplifting31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2666.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-50.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.170.00%
Bicycle theft32.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 202413
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20242
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Danehill
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Notton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fakenham Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Camborne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newquay Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1