Crime Rate in Twyford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Twyford

The total recorded crimes in Twyford, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Twyford crime rate of 1.94 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 Twyford, encompassing approximately 10,835 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Twyford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Estate with total crimes: 2

How safe is Twyford?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Twyford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 310 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Twyford witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Twyford had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 303 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Twyford witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Twyford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Twyford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 16th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Twyford crimes were 310. The crime rate of Twyford in 2024 was 28.61 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Twyford were around 303 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.96 (year) or 2.33 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Twyford)CrimesRank (Twyford)CrimesRank (Twyford)
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
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

Twyford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20259
January 20259
December 20247
November 20245
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20242
October 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202513
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Twyford in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Orchard Estate (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Kibblewhite Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Weavers Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wagtail Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Ruscombe Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Ruscombe Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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