Crime Rate in Shinfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shinfield South

The total recorded crimes in Shinfield South, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shinfield South crime rate of 5.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
Shinfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Martyn Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Eastern Relief Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Shinfield South has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 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.

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
Hawkedon45 8512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates47 7668 4602 5
Winnersh40 9561 8548 7
Loddon28 11492 10472 10
Hillside34 10301 13430 11
Shinfield North17 18310 11252 15
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202522
January 202511
December 202412
November 20242
October 202412
September 202416
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Shinfield South in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Martyn Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Eastern Relief Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
6. The Manor (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Martyn Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Ryeish Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Shinfield Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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