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

Overview of Crime in RG6 7BY

WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, RG6 7BY, Reading has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This RG6 7BY 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 7BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG6 7BY, encompassing approximately 1838 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG6 7BY area, explore the RG6 7BY 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)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

RG6 7BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • Forsete Place with total crimes: 4
  • Regis Park Road with total crimes: 3

WHITEKNIGHTS ROAD, RG6 7BY 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.42600.00%
Vehicle crime47.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18200.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.09-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.09-81.82%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.1483.33%
Vehicle crime55.98150.00%
Other crime32.720.00%
Other theft31.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6150.00%
Other theft53.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft57.61150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.61-42.86%
Burglary22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Other crime11.09-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8825.00%
Vehicle crime25.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.35-33.33%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Bicycle theft21.09100.00%
Public order11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.05-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson34.35200.00%
Burglary31.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-66.67%
Public order21.09100.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.77-18.75%
Vehicle crime67.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Drugs21.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.770.00%
Other theft48.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Bicycle theft31.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20242
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

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 7BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 2. Forsete Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Regis Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Culver Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hamilton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Eastern Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Waybrook Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Whiteknights Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1