Crime Rate in Wokingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wokingham

The total recorded crimes in Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 893 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wokingham crime rate of 5.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (308) incidents (2.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (155) incidents (-5.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (-10.57% decrease)
Wokingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 25
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21

Wokingham Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Wokingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wescott (99 crimes), and the safest, Finchampstead North (4 crimes), is 95 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wokingham.

Similarly, the area of Arborfield & Garrison (116 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Barkham & Woose Hill (9 crimes), with a difference of 107 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wokingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wescott99
Finchampstead South90
Shinfield South81
Maiden Erlegh58
Bulmershe and Whitegates56

Safest Wards:

Arborfield13
Hurst12
Swallowfield12
Charvil10
Finchampstead North4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Arborfield & Garrison116
Shinfield105
Wokingham Town82
Lower Earley North64
Wokingham West & South57

Safest Areas:

Twyford West & Charvil31
Crowthorne North23
Twyford East & Wargrave17
Finchampstead14
Barkham & Woose Hill9

Wokingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 162 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20244
October 202420
September 202418
August 202411
July 202419
June 202424

A total of 720 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202560
March 202546
February 202537
January 202552
December 202445
November 202469
October 202458
September 202456
August 202468
July 202465
June 2024110

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 482 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202546
March 202543
February 202533
January 202526
December 202425
November 202436
October 202439
September 202441
August 202456
July 202446
June 202456

A total of 1229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025110
April 2025123
March 202580
February 202583
January 202547
December 202443
November 202494
October 202498
September 202495
August 2024128
July 2024108
June 2024220

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244
July 202413
June 202418

A total of 1428 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025155
April 2025164
March 2025153
February 2025115
January 2025139
December 2024106
November 202469
October 202462
September 202474
August 2024123
July 2024106
June 2024162

A total of 3682 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 306.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 596 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025308
April 2025301
March 2025300
February 2025240
January 2025257
December 2024274
November 2024248
October 2024281
September 2024284
August 2024295
July 2024298
June 2024596

A total of 218 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202522
February 202517
January 202511
December 202420
November 202420
October 202427
September 202414
August 202415
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 859 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202555
March 202576
February 202554
January 202554
December 202460
November 202468
October 202462
September 202460
August 202473
July 202472
June 2024146

A total of 771 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202556
March 202555
February 202550
January 202538
December 202451
November 202469
October 202461
September 202458
August 202476
July 202475
June 2024124

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202522
March 202532
February 202526
January 202511
December 202425
November 202459
October 202428
September 202430
August 202429
July 202424
June 202464

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202516
March 202512
February 202526
January 202521
December 20245
November 20244
October 202416
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414

High Crime Locations Wokingham in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs7
Shoplifting3
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting21
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Other theft3
4. Park Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18

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