Crime Rate in Maiden Erlegh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maiden Erlegh

The total recorded crimes in Maiden Erlegh, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maiden Erlegh crime rate of 3.37 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 Maiden Erlegh, encompassing approximately 22,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (375.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Maiden Erlegh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Sevenoaks Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Maiden Erlegh?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Maiden Erlegh reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 603 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Maiden Erlegh witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maiden Erlegh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 514 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maiden Erlegh witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maiden Erlegh Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Maiden Erlegh has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Maiden Erlegh crimes were 603. The crime rate of Maiden Erlegh in 2024 was 26.70 (year) or 2.23 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maiden Erlegh were around 514 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.76 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking 9 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
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

Maiden Erlegh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Bicycle theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202514
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202423
August 202410
July 202418
June 202434
May 202411
April 202417

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 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
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Maiden Erlegh in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting25
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
3. Sevenoaks Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Courts Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Little Horse Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Richman Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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