Crime Rate in Winnersh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winnersh

The total recorded crimes in Winnersh, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winnersh crime rate of 5.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Winnersh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Russell Way with total crimes: 9
  • Rainbow Park with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Winnersh has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winnersh)CrimesRank (Winnersh)CrimesRank (Winnersh)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
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
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

Winnersh 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 202517
February 202517
January 202516
December 202410
November 202416
October 202416
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 202512
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

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
July 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 202414

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 3 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
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Winnersh in July 2025

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

1. Russell Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Rainbow Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Azalea Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. King Street Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. King Street Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Targett Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bayley Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Wharfedale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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