Crime Rate in Wescott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wescott

The total recorded crimes in Wescott, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wescott crime rate of 8.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (129.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
Wescott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Beechey Place with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Wescott has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 8.44 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wescott)CrimesRank (Wescott)CrimesRank (Wescott)
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Finchampstead South97 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
Shinfield South79 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon44 9512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates54 5668 4602 5
Winnersh58 4561 8548 7
Maiden Erlegh50 7603 5514 9
Loddon40 10492 10472 10
Hillside36 11301 13430 11
Shinfield North24 12310 11252 15
Twyford21 18310 12303 12
Wokingham Without11 22212 20263 13
Arborfield24 13223 19167 21
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe21 16248 15257 14
Barkham12 20261 14221 18
Swallowfield23 14181 22214 19
South Lake22 15234 16238 17
Evendons21 17233 17249 16
Sonning12 21228 18156 22
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Finchampstead North8 25122 23124 23
Charvil11 23120 24117 24
Hurst10 24113 25104 25

Wescott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 202411
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 202413
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202520
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20243
October 20249
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 417 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202517
May 202535
April 202534
March 202545
February 202533
January 202569
December 202432
November 202433
October 202425
September 202425
August 202434

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202517
May 202523
April 202510
March 202521
February 202522
January 202511
December 202424
November 202422
October 202426
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202514
April 202516
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 202417
August 202420

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20251
April 20259
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Beechey Place (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peach Street (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairview Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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