Crime Rate in Shinfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shinfield North

The total recorded crimes in Shinfield North, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shinfield North crime rate of 2.91 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 Shinfield North, encompassing approximately 5,840 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shinfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shinfield Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Greenwich Road with total crimes: 3
  • Anson Crescent with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shinfield North?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Shinfield North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 310 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shinfield North witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shinfield North had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 252 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shinfield North recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Shinfield North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shinfield North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shinfield North has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.91 ranking 18th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Shinfield North crimes were 310. The crime rate of Shinfield North in 2024 was 53.07 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shinfield North were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.14 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking 15 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
Loddon28 11492 10472 10
Hillside34 10301 13430 11
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

Shinfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246
July 20248
June 202428
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shinfield North in March 2025

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

1. Shinfield Rise (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Greenwich Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Anson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Mitford Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Zenith Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wavell Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rossby (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Railton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nores Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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