WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, RG6 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG6 7BD

WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, RG6 7BD, Reading has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This RG6 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 7BD, encompassing approximately 2343 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 7BD area, explore the RG6 7BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

RG6 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wilderness Road with total crimes: 3

WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, RG6 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.68250.00%
Other theft32.99200.00%
Shoplifting21.28-66.67%
Robbery20.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.4050.00%
Burglary32.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5320.00%
Shoplifting42.56-66.67%
Burglary21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.399.09%
Violence and sexual offences55.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.53-47.62%
Vehicle crime34.690.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-90.91%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2114.93-27.59%
Violence and sexual offences118.9622.22%
Criminal damage and arson24.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2921.3316.00%
Violence and sexual offences912.37350.00%
Other theft33.840.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.08-16.67%
Bicycle theft310.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3020.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences812.800.00%
Burglary23.410.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.11-25.00%
Other theft16.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2012.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.53-62.50%
Other theft21.28-60.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.080.00%
Shoplifting83.410.00%
Other theft53.410.00%
Bicycle theft52.130.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 202411
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411
April 202421
March 202429
February 202425
January 202430
December 202315
November 202320
October 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG6 7BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wilderness Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Melrose Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whiteknights Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. B3350
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1