Crime Rate in Maiden Erlegh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maiden Erlegh

The total recorded crimes in Maiden Erlegh, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maiden Erlegh crime rate of 2.57 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-34.15% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Maiden Erlegh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Sevenoaks Road with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Wokingham.

    • 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 areas in the Wokingham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Maiden Erlegh has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maiden Erlegh)CrimesRank (Maiden Erlegh)CrimesRank (Maiden Erlegh)
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
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
Finchampstead North4 25122 23124 23
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Maiden Erlegh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202521
March 202522
February 202514
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202423
August 202410
July 202418
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20243
July 20242

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202541
March 202538
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
May 20243

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Maiden Erlegh in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Sevenoaks Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
6. Loddon Bridge Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Allonby Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. B3350 (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Kennedy Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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