Crime Rate in Loddon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loddon

The total recorded crimes in Loddon, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loddon crime rate of 2.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loddon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Hartigan Place with total crimes: 5
  • Jasmine Square with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Wokingham.

    • 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 areas in the Wokingham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Loddon has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 2.32 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loddon)CrimesRank (Loddon)CrimesRank (Loddon)
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
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

Loddon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202513
February 20257
January 20258
December 202416
November 202424
October 202410
September 202423
August 202419
July 202423
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 202414
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
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 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hartigan Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Jasmine Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Knowle Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hearn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Players Green (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fir Tree Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fitzroy Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Martin Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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