INSTOW ROAD, RG6 5QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 5QH

INSTOW ROAD, RG6 5QH, Wokingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This RG6 5QH 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 5QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 5QH, encompassing approximately 3498 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG6 5QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Plumtrees with total crimes: 1
  • Ratby Close with total crimes: 1

INSTOW ROAD, RG6 5QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.29-20.00%
Public order53.43-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.4333.33%
Drugs11.14-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0025.00%
Public order84.29100.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Drugs20.86-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

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 offences126.860.00%
Drugs53.43400.00%
Public order41.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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 offences126.29-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.4350.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.29-75.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.0040.00%
Public order54.000.00%
Drugs41.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.86-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.86200.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.5775.00%
Other crime34.00200.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 offences84.860.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs20.57-77.78%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs96.2980.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.57-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-50.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 offences118.2910.00%
Drugs53.14-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.720.00%
Drugs82.8614.29%
Public order32.290.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.58-28.57%
Drugs72.86600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.000.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202412
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 20248
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 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 20237
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Plumtrees
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ratby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1