NORTHBOURNE CLOSE, RG6 5YJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 5YJ

NORTHBOURNE CLOSE, RG6 5YJ, Wokingham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This RG6 5YJ 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 5YJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 5YJ, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 5YJ area, explore the RG6 5YJ 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 (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

RG6 5YJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 20
  • Camborne Close with total crimes: 1
  • Newquay Drive with total crimes: 1

NORTHBOURNE CLOSE, RG6 5YJ 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 offences126.29-14.29%
Public order53.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.480.00%
Public order73.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Drugs20.82-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3955.56%
Drugs53.83400.00%
Public order41.37300.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences95.75-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson42.46100.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-75.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.76466.67%
Drugs44.65100.00%
Public order41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.01-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.6670.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.20-37.50%
Public order32.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Drugs20.55-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7660.00%
Drugs94.3880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-25.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 offences108.76-9.09%
Drugs52.74-37.50%
Other theft41.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.21-8.33%
Drugs83.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.210.00%
Drugs63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 20249
May 202417
April 20243
March 202417
February 202410
January 202416
December 202310
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

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 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20234
October 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 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 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 3 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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Camborne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newquay Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Plumtrees
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1