Crime Rate in Wokingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wokingham

The total recorded crimes in Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 909 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wokingham crime rate of 5.12 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (329) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (174) incidents (30.83% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (93) incidents (24.00% increase)
Wokingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Beechey Place with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 16

Wokingham Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Wokingham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wescott (116 crimes), and the safest, Finchampstead North (8 crimes), is 108 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wokingham.

Similarly, the area of Arborfield & Garrison (115 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Barkham & Woose Hill (9 crimes), with a difference of 106 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wokingham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wescott116
Finchampstead South97
Shinfield South79
Winnersh58
Bulmershe and Whitegates54

Safest Wards:

Sonning12
Wokingham Without11
Charvil11
Hurst10
Finchampstead North8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Arborfield & Garrison115
Shinfield79
Wokingham West & South77
Wokingham Town74
Winnersh64

Safest Areas:

Sonning & Woodley North25
Finchampstead25
Twyford East & Wargrave21
Crowthorne North11
Barkham & Woose Hill9

Wokingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20257
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 161 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202516
April 202516
March 202512
February 202526
January 202521
December 20245
November 20244
October 202416
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 152 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202526
May 202522
April 202520
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20244
October 202420
September 202418
August 202411

A total of 449 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202539
May 202535
April 202546
March 202543
February 202533
January 202526
December 202425
November 202436
October 202439
September 202441
August 202456

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 1333 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202581
May 2025155
April 2025164
March 2025153
February 2025115
January 2025139
December 2024106
November 202469
October 202462
September 202474
August 2024123

A total of 64 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202410
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 339 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202521
May 202527
April 202522
March 202532
February 202526
January 202511
December 202425
November 202459
October 202428
September 202430
August 202429

A total of 727 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202596
May 202558
April 202556
March 202555
February 202550
January 202538
December 202451
November 202469
October 202461
September 202458
August 202476

A total of 1208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025174
June 2025133
May 2025110
April 2025123
March 202580
February 202583
January 202547
December 202443
November 202494
October 202498
September 202495
August 2024128

A total of 195 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202516
April 202514
March 202522
February 202517
January 202511
December 202420
November 202420
October 202427
September 202414
August 202415

A total of 765 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202560
May 202579
April 202555
March 202576
February 202554
January 202554
December 202460
November 202468
October 202462
September 202460
August 202473

A total of 3474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 289.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 357 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025329
June 2025357
May 2025308
April 2025301
March 2025300
February 2025240
January 2025257
December 2024274
November 2024248
October 2024281
September 2024284
August 2024295

A total of 713 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202575
May 202554
April 202560
March 202546
February 202537
January 202552
December 202445
November 202469
October 202458
September 202456
August 202468

High Crime Locations Wokingham in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Beechey Place (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Drugs2
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Acre Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Park Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6

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