Crime Rate in Finchampstead South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Finchampstead South

The total recorded crimes in Finchampstead South, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Finchampstead South crime rate of 28.25 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-34.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
Finchampstead South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acre Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Corn Path with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Wokingham.

    • 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 areas in the Wokingham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Finchampstead South has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 28.25 ranking 2th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Finchampstead South)CrimesRank (Finchampstead South)CrimesRank (Finchampstead South)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
Shinfield South79 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon44 9512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates54 5668 4602 5
Winnersh58 4561 8548 7
Maiden Erlegh50 7603 5514 9
Loddon40 10492 10472 10
Hillside36 11301 13430 11
Shinfield North24 12310 11252 15
Twyford21 18310 12303 12
Wokingham Without11 22212 20263 13
Arborfield24 13223 19167 21
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe21 16248 15257 14
Barkham12 20261 14221 18
Swallowfield23 14181 22214 19
South Lake22 15234 16238 17
Evendons21 17233 17249 16
Sonning12 21228 18156 22
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Finchampstead North8 25122 23124 23
Charvil11 23120 24117 24
Hurst10 24113 25104 25

Finchampstead South 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202528
May 202511
April 202522
March 20254
February 202519
January 20251
November 202414
October 20246
September 202419
August 202429

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202515
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
December 202410
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202558
May 202550
April 202529
March 202529
February 202523
January 202526
December 202416
November 202416
October 202422
September 202426
August 202450

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
March 202516
February 20259
January 20251
December 20247
November 202413
October 20243
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20259
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 202419

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Finchampstead South in July 2025

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

1. Acre Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Park Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Corn Path (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Arnett Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Vicarage Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Other theft3
7. Glover Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Barley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Orbit Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Gorse Ride South (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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