Crime Rate in Wescott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wescott

The total recorded crimes in Wescott, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wescott crime rate of 7.21 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 Wescott, encompassing approximately 13,738 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Wescott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Market Square with total crimes: 15
  • Beechey Place with total crimes: 12

How safe is Wescott?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Wescott reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 1,194 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wescott witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Wescott experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 1,442 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wescott witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Wescott has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wescott Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wescott has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 7.21 ranking 1th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Wescott crimes were 1,194. The crime rate of Wescott in 2024 was 86.91 (year) or 7.24 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wescott were around 1,442 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.96 (year) or 8.75 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wescott)CrimesRank (Wescott)CrimesRank (Wescott)
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
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

Wescott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (45 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (69 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202510
March 202521
February 202522
January 202511
December 202424
November 202422
October 202426
September 202417
August 202419
July 202423
June 202446
May 202422

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202422
May 20242

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 481 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202534
March 202545
February 202533
January 202569
December 202432
November 202433
October 202425
September 202425
August 202434
July 202442
June 202452
May 202422

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
May 20246

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 202417
August 202420
July 20243
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241

High Crime Locations Wescott in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Other theft3
2. Market Square (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
3. Beechey Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Peach Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
7. St Annes Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Broad Street Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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