Crime Rate in Winnersh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winnersh

The total recorded crimes in Winnersh, Wokingham, UK in January 2026 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winnersh crime rate of 3.12 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 Winnersh, encompassing approximately 11,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Winnersh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Bayley Court with total crimes: 2
  • Rainbow Park with total crimes: 2

How safe is Winnersh?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Winnersh reported a higher crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 561 crimes compared to 412. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winnersh witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Winnersh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 548 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winnersh witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Winnersh Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Winnersh has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.12 ranking 7th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Winnersh crimes were 561. The crime rate of Winnersh in 2024 was 48.67 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winnersh were around 548 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.54 (year) or 3.96 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Winnersh)CrimesRank (Winnersh)CrimesRank (Winnersh)
Wescott79 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys57 2594 6734 2
Finchampstead South55 3954 2596 6
Emmbrook28 9577 7638 3
Shinfield South42 6834 3541 8
Hawkedon46 4512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates44 5668 4602 5
Maiden Erlegh35 8603 5514 9
Loddon16 12492 10472 10
Twyford28 10310 12303 12
Hillside8 23301 13430 11
Shinfield North11 18310 11252 15
Evendons19 11233 17249 16
Wokingham Without15 13212 20263 13
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe14 15248 15257 14
Barkham8 22261 14221 18
South Lake14 14234 16238 17
Coronation13 16204 21187 20
Swallowfield12 17181 22214 19
Sonning10 19228 18156 22
Arborfield9 20223 19167 21
Finchampstead North8 21122 23124 23
Charvil5 24120 24117 24
HurstNA NA113 25104 25

Winnersh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202518
November 202522
October 202513
September 202522
August 202522
July 202527
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 202517
February 202517

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20254
October 20259
September 20253
August 20253
July 202512
June 20256
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20252
September 20256
August 20256
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20252

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 202510
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
February 20258

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20257
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20256
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
September 20252
August 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Winnersh in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Bayley Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rainbow Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Reynards Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lockyer Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
6. Bell Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Borrowdale Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Sadler'S Court (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Budd Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rushall Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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