Crime Rate in South Lake: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Lake

The total recorded crimes in South Lake, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Lake crime rate of 2.06 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 South Lake, encompassing approximately 13,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
South Lake Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Freshers Grove with total crimes: 3
  • The Orangery 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 areas in the Wokingham.

    • 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 areas in the Wokingham.

  • 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 May 2025 the South Lake has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Lake)CrimesRank (South Lake)CrimesRank (South Lake)
Wescott99 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys49 7594 6734 2
Finchampstead South90 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook31 11577 7638 3
Shinfield South81 3834 3541 8
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
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

South Lake Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20258
February 202511
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 20258
February 202511
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations South Lake in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting13
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
2. Freshers Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. The Orangery (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Fawcett Crescent (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Quentin Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Plymouth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Hazel Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Earley (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Linden Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Larch Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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