Crime Rate in South Lake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Lake

The total recorded crimes in South Lake, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Lake crime rate of 1.47 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 South Lake, encompassing approximately 13,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
South Lake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Carrick Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Englefield Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Lake?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, South Lake demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 234 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South Lake recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Lake had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 238 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South Lake recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Lake Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Lake has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 16th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total South Lake crimes were 234. The crime rate of South Lake in 2024 was 17.19 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Lake were around 238 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.48 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 17 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
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
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

South Lake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Lake in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Carrick Gardens (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Englefield Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Blackstone Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Freshers Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bideford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairwater Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Rosewood (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Larch Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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