RICHBOROUGH CLOSE, RG6 5PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 5PW

RICHBOROUGH CLOSE, RG6 5PW, Wokingham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This RG6 5PW 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 5PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 5PW, encompassing approximately 3629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG6 5PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 24
  • Chelwood Road with total crimes: 2
  • Byreton Close with total crimes: 1

RICHBOROUGH CLOSE, RG6 5PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.998.33%
Public order73.5875.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93200.00%
Other theft30.8350.00%
Drugs20.83-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences126.8933.33%
Drugs53.31400.00%
Public order41.38300.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.51-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson42.48100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-75.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9977.78%
Drugs44.41100.00%
Public order41.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48200.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.41-11.11%
Public order32.20200.00%
Drugs20.83-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.89-10.00%
Drugs92.4880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-33.33%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9911.11%
Drugs52.76-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Public order30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 offences97.440.00%
Drugs82.4833.33%
Public order32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.61-30.77%
Drugs62.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Public order31.10200.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.580.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202412
June 20249
May 202416
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 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
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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20233

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

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Chelwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Byreton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westcroft Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Instow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1