Crime Rate in Winnersh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winnersh

The total recorded crimes in Winnersh, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winnersh crime rate of 3.47 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
Winnersh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatsheaf Close with total crimes: 2
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2
  • Arne Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Winnersh has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
Wescott106 11,194 11,442 1
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
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

Winnersh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202516
December 202410
November 202416
October 202416
September 20249
August 202418
July 202419
June 202430
May 202417
April 202424

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
April 20246

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202512
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

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
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 202414
July 20246
June 202424
May 20247
April 20248

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Winnersh in March 2025

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

1. Wheatsheaf Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Laburnum Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Arne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dunstans Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Barrett Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wharfedale Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Grovelands Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wayside (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Sadler'S Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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