Crime Rate in Shinfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shinfield South

The total recorded crimes in Shinfield South, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shinfield South crime rate of 6.88 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 South, encompassing approximately 11,481 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (228.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Shinfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Green End Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shinfield South?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Shinfield South reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 834 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shinfield South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Shinfield South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 541 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shinfield South witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shinfield South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shinfield South has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 6.88 ranking 3th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Shinfield South crimes were 834. The crime rate of Shinfield South in 2024 was 72.64 (year) or 6.05 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shinfield South were around 541 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.12 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shinfield South)CrimesRank (Shinfield South)CrimesRank (Shinfield South)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Finchampstead South97 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
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
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

Shinfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202524
April 202527
March 202517
February 202520
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202427
September 202424
August 202418

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
August 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 20257
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202517
April 20257
March 202510
February 202522
January 202511
December 202412
November 20242
October 202412
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Shinfield South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Other theft4
3. Green End Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Lailey Path (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
6. Larchside Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Basingstoke Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Scobell Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Eastern Relief Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mereoak Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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