Crime Rate in Shinfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shinfield South

The total recorded crimes in Shinfield South, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shinfield South crime rate of 7.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Shinfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Millworth Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Hawthorn 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 May 2025 the Shinfield South has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 7.06 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shinfield South)CrimesRank (Shinfield South)CrimesRank (Shinfield South)
Wescott99 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys49 7594 6734 2
Finchampstead South90 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook31 11577 7638 3
Hawkedon50 6512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates56 5668 4602 5
Maiden Erlegh58 4603 5514 9
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

Shinfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202527
March 202517
February 202520
January 202518
December 202419
November 202421
October 202427
September 202424
August 202418
July 202419
June 202460
May 202430

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 202510
February 202522
January 202511
December 202412
November 20242
October 202412
September 202416
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20241

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

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 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
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shinfield South in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Millworth Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Hawthorn (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Hulme Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Manor (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Skylark Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Ilbury Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Eastern Relief Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. Parker Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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