Crime Rate in Bulmershe and Whitegates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bulmershe and Whitegates

The total recorded crimes in Bulmershe and Whitegates, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bulmershe and Whitegates crime rate of 2.70 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 Bulmershe and Whitegates, encompassing approximately 20,728 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Bulmershe and Whitegates Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Rushbrook Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bulmershe and Whitegates?

To understand the safety of Bulmershe and Whitegates, we need to analyze Bulmershe and Whitegates crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Bulmershe and Whitegates reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 668 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bulmershe and Whitegates witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Bulmershe and Whitegates experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 602 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bulmershe and Whitegates witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Bulmershe and Whitegates has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bulmershe and Whitegates Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bulmershe and Whitegates has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 2.70 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bulmershe and Whitegates crimes were 668. The crime rate of Bulmershe and Whitegates in 2024 was 32.23 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bulmershe and Whitegates were around 602 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.04 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bulmershe and Whitegates)CrimesRank (Bulmershe and Whitegates)CrimesRank (Bulmershe and Whitegates)
Wescott99 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys49 7594 6734 2
Finchampstead South90 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook31 11577 7638 3
Shinfield South81 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon50 6512 9623 4
Maiden Erlegh58 4603 5514 9
Winnersh34 10561 8548 7
Loddon47 8492 10472 10
Hillside46 9301 13430 11
Shinfield North21 17310 11252 15
Twyford21 16310 12303 12
Sonning30 12228 18156 22
Wokingham Without23 15212 20263 13
South Lake28 13234 16238 17
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe17 20248 15257 14
Barkham24 14261 14221 18
Evendons19 18233 17249 16
Swallowfield12 23181 22214 19
Arborfield13 21223 19167 21
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Hurst12 22113 25104 25
Finchampstead North4 25122 23124 23
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Bulmershe and Whitegates Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202520
February 202521
January 202518
December 202422
November 202414
October 202418
September 202425
August 202416
July 202418
June 202438
May 202415

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 202410
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Bulmershe and Whitegates in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Rushbrook Road (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bruce Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mays Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Howth Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Yeoman Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rosedale Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1

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