Crime Rate in Wokingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wokingham

The total recorded crimes in Wokingham, UK in January 2026 are around 612 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wokingham crime rate of 3.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wokingham, encompassing approximately 177,502 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (246) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (56.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
Wokingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15

Wokingham Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Wokingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wescott (79 crimes), and the safest, Charvil (5 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wokingham.

Similarly, the area of Wokingham West & South (73 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Twyford East & Wargrave (14 crimes), with a difference of 59 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wokingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wescott79
Norreys57
Finchampstead South55
Hawkedon46
Bulmershe and Whitegates44

Safest Wards:

Arborfield9
Finchampstead North8
Barkham8
Hillside8
Charvil5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wokingham West & South73
Wokingham Town68
Arborfield & Garrison60
Shinfield41
Earley40

Safest Areas:

Finchampstead16
Crowthorne North15
Woodley East15
Barkham & Woose Hill14
Twyford East & Wargrave14

Wokingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 282 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (280 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (329 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (104 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (271 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (127 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 329 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 174 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (357 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (133 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (308 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (155 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (301 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (164 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (300 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (153 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 240 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202538
November 202535
October 202529
September 202526
August 202541
July 202529
June 202521
May 202527
April 202522
March 202532
February 202526

A total of 3507 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 292.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 357 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026246
December 2025282
November 2025264
October 2025280
September 2025329
August 2025271
July 2025329
June 2025357
May 2025308
April 2025301
March 2025300
February 2025240

A total of 424 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202539
November 202523
October 202538
September 202543
August 202529
July 202530
June 202539
May 202535
April 202546
March 202543
February 202533

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 217 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202520
November 202515
October 202524
September 202524
August 202519
July 20259
June 202512
May 202516
April 202516
March 202512
February 202526

A total of 200 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202525
November 202528
October 202511
September 202513
August 202518
July 202510
June 20259
May 202516
April 202514
March 202522
February 202517

A total of 1219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202661
December 202539
November 202574
October 2025111
September 2025104
August 2025127
July 2025174
June 2025133
May 2025110
April 2025123
March 202580
February 202583

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20258

A total of 1156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202660
December 202548
November 202581
October 202542
September 202559
August 2025106
July 202592
June 202581
May 2025155
April 2025164
March 2025153
February 2025115

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20258
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 202510
June 202512
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 668 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202531
November 202542
October 202564
September 202551
August 202568
July 202559
June 202596
May 202558
April 202556
March 202555
February 202550

A total of 744 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202656
December 202565
November 202549
October 202572
September 202551
August 202563
July 202564
June 202560
May 202579
April 202555
March 202576
February 202554

A total of 678 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202650
December 202549
November 202553
October 202566
September 202544
August 202551
July 202593
June 202575
May 202554
April 202560
March 202546
February 202537

A total of 157 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202511
November 202517
October 202517
September 20256
August 202519
July 20257
June 202526
May 202522
April 202520
March 20253
February 20254

High Crime Locations Wokingham in January 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Robbery4
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Firs Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Park Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3

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