RG6 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 6BQ

RG6 6BQ, Wokingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This RG6 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 6BQ, encompassing approximately 2786 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 6BQ area, explore the RG6 6BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG6 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

RG6 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.61600.00%
Shoplifting35.0250.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-60.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.46-37.50%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-90.91%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.95100.00%
Other theft22.87-33.33%
Burglary20.720.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.54-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.95-71.43%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2215.79-12.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.8916.67%
Other theft25.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.51-7.41%
Violence and sexual offences128.9750.00%
Other theft34.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2715.0735.00%
Violence and sexual offences89.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.87200.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2014.7125.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.18300.00%
Bicycle theft32.8750.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1610.776.67%
Public order35.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-81.82%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.3883.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.95200.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Drugs20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.820.00%
Bicycle theft62.150.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 202414
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 20232
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202411
May 202411
April 202422
March 202425
February 202427
January 202420
December 202316
November 202315

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 6BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Regis Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whiteknights Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1