Crime Rate in Wescott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wescott

The total recorded crimes in Wescott, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wescott crime rate of 7.72 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Wescott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beechey Place with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wescott has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 7.72 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
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
South Lake20 16234 16238 17
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

Wescott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 439 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202533
January 202569
December 202432
November 202433
October 202425
September 202425
August 202434
July 202442
June 202452
May 202422
April 202427

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 202417
August 202420
July 20243
June 202420
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
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
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Wescott in March 2025

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

1. Beechey Place (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting20
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Burglary5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Market Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Annes Drive (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sturges Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
10. Gipsy Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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