Crime Rate in Maiden Erlegh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maiden Erlegh

The total recorded crimes in Maiden Erlegh, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maiden Erlegh crime rate of 2.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-46.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Maiden Erlegh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Sevenoaks Road with total crimes: 6
  • Mays Lane with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Maiden Erlegh has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maiden Erlegh)CrimesRank (Maiden Erlegh)CrimesRank (Maiden Erlegh)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Finchampstead South97 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
Shinfield South79 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon44 9512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates54 5668 4602 5
Winnersh58 4561 8548 7
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

Maiden Erlegh 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20258
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202527
April 202541
March 202538
February 20258
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202528
May 202510
April 202521
March 202522
February 202514
January 202517
December 202411
November 202414
October 202419
September 202423
August 202410

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 202413
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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

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

High Crime Locations Maiden Erlegh in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Sevenoaks Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mays Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. B3350 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Robindale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Repton Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Goddard Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Loddon Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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