Crime Rate in Finchampstead South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finchampstead South

The total recorded crimes in Finchampstead South, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finchampstead South crime rate of 18.35 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 Finchampstead South, encompassing approximately 3,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Finchampstead South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 6
  • Billing Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Finchampstead South?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Finchampstead South reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 954 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Finchampstead South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Finchampstead South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 596 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Finchampstead South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Finchampstead South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Finchampstead South has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 18.35 ranking 4th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Finchampstead South crimes were 954. The crime rate of Finchampstead South in 2024 was 277.80 (year) or 23.15 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Finchampstead South were around 596 crimes with yearly crime rate of 173.55 (year) or 14.46 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
Wescott106 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys51 6594 6734 2
Maiden Erlegh76 2603 5514 9
Emmbrook59 5577 7638 3
Shinfield South64 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon45 8512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates47 7668 4602 5
Winnersh40 9561 8548 7
Loddon28 11492 10472 10
Hillside34 10301 13430 11
Shinfield North17 18310 11252 15
Twyford23 14310 12303 12
Evendons26 12233 17249 16
Wokingham Without16 19212 20263 13
Sonning25 13228 18156 22
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe12 22248 15257 14
Barkham22 15261 14221 18
South Lake20 16234 16238 17
Coronation18 17204 21187 20
Swallowfield13 21181 22214 19
Arborfield13 20223 19167 21
Finchampstead North2 25122 23124 23
Hurst9 23113 25104 25
Charvil4 24120 24117 24

Finchampstead South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20259
January 20251
December 20247
November 202413
October 20243
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
April 20244

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202523
January 202526
December 202416
November 202416
October 202422
September 202426
August 202450
July 202425
June 202458
May 202428
April 202436

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202519
January 20251
November 202414
October 20246
September 202419
August 202429
July 202415
June 202424
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202419
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20247
June 20246
April 20246

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
April 202412

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20247

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243

High Crime Locations Finchampstead South in March 2025

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

1. Park Lane (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Reading Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order3
3. Billing Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
4. Quiller Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Corn Path (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Arnett Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
7. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
8. Firs Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Gorse Ride South (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Glover Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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