Crime Rate in Loddon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loddon

The total recorded crimes in Loddon, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loddon crime rate of 1.38 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 Loddon, encompassing approximately 20,297 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Loddon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Keats Close with total crimes: 3
  • Players Green with total crimes: 3

How safe is Loddon?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Loddon reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 492 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Loddon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Loddon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 472 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Loddon witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loddon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Loddon has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 11th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Loddon crimes were 492. The crime rate of Loddon in 2024 was 24.24 (year) or 2.02 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loddon were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.25 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
Wescott106 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys51 6594 6734 2
Finchampstead South63 4954 2596 6
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
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

Loddon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (8 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 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 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202416
November 202424
October 202410
September 202423
August 202419
July 202423
June 202440
May 202418
April 20247

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 202414
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
December 20241
November 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Loddon in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Keats Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Players Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Hearn Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Drovers Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Coniston Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Holly Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lindberg Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Jasmine Square (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Dahlia (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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