Crime Rate in Wokingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wokingham

The total recorded crimes in Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 833 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wokingham crime rate of 4.69 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (300) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (153) incidents (33.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (80) incidents (-3.61% decrease)
Wokingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Police Station with total crimes: 25
  • Beechey Place with total crimes: 20

Wokingham Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Wokingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wescott (106 crimes), and the safest, Finchampstead North (2 crimes), is 104 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wokingham.

Similarly, the area of Wokingham Town (95 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Finchampstead (10 crimes), with a difference of 85 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wokingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wescott106
Maiden Erlegh76
Shinfield South64
Finchampstead South63
Emmbrook59

Safest Wards:

Swallowfield13
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe12
Hurst9
Charvil4
Finchampstead North2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Wokingham Town95
Arborfield & Garrison84
Lower Earley North71
Shinfield61
Wokingham West & South54

Safest Areas:

Southlake24
Barkham & Woose Hill19
Crowthorne North16
Twyford East & Wargrave12
Finchampstead10

Wokingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (257 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (139 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 274 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 106 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (248 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (281 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (98 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (284 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (95 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (295 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (128 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 298 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (596 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (220 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202526
January 202511
December 202425
November 202459
October 202428
September 202430
August 202429
July 202424
June 202464

A total of 996 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 99.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202580
February 202583
January 202547
December 202443
November 202494
October 202498
September 202495
August 2024128
July 2024108
June 2024220

A total of 606 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202537
January 202552
December 202445
November 202469
October 202458
September 202456
August 202468
July 202465
June 2024110

A total of 725 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202554
January 202554
December 202460
November 202468
October 202462
September 202460
August 202473
July 202472
June 2024146

A total of 657 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202550
January 202538
December 202451
November 202469
October 202461
September 202458
August 202476
July 202475
June 2024124

A total of 120 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20244
October 202420
September 202418
August 202411
July 202419
June 202424

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202517
January 202511
December 202420
November 202420
October 202427
September 202414
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 131 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202526
January 202521
December 20245
November 20244
October 202416
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 1109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 110.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025153
February 2025115
January 2025139
December 2024106
November 202469
October 202462
September 202474
August 2024123
July 2024106
June 2024162

A total of 401 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202533
January 202526
December 202425
November 202436
October 202439
September 202441
August 202456
July 202446
June 202456

A total of 3073 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 307.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 596 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025300
February 2025240
January 2025257
December 2024274
November 2024248
October 2024281
September 2024284
August 2024295
July 2024298
June 2024596

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244
July 202413
June 202418

High Crime Locations Wokingham in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting25
Public order1
Burglary1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
3. Beechey Place (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Drugs1
5. Park Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft7
Shoplifting4

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