Crime Rate in Shinfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shinfield North

The total recorded crimes in Shinfield North, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shinfield North crime rate of 4.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) 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
  • Westlands Avenue 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 areas in the Wokingham.

    • 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 areas in the Wokingham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Shinfield North has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shinfield North)CrimesRank (Shinfield North)CrimesRank (Shinfield North)
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
Maiden Erlegh50 7603 5514 9
Loddon40 10492 10472 10
Hillside36 11301 13430 11
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

Shinfield North 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 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 202413
November 20249
October 20246
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 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
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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 1 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

High Crime Locations Shinfield North in July 2025

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

1. Shinfield Rise (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Westlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Anson Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
4. Frensham Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Greenwich Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Crosfields Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Egerton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Falcon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Halls Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Wavell Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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