Crime Rate in Finchampstead North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finchampstead North

The total recorded crimes in Finchampstead North, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finchampstead North crime rate of 0.59 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 North, encompassing approximately 6,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Finchampstead North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Wokingham Road with total crimes: 1
  • Merryweather Close with total crimes: 1
  • Waverley Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Finchampstead North?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Finchampstead North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 122 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Finchampstead North recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Finchampstead North had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 124 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Finchampstead North recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Finchampstead North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Finchampstead North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Finchampstead North has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.59 ranking 25th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Finchampstead North crimes were 122. The crime rate of Finchampstead North in 2024 was 17.91 (year) or 1.49 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Finchampstead North were around 124 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.20 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finchampstead North)CrimesRank (Finchampstead North)CrimesRank (Finchampstead North)
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
Bulmershe and Whitegates56 5668 4602 5
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
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Finchampstead North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

In March 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Finchampstead North in May 2025

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

1. Lower Wokingham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Merryweather Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waverley Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kiln Ride Extension (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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