WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Shinfield South, Wokingham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Shinfield South, localized within Wokingham.

Total Crimes

53
trending_down -11.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

48.41per 1k
trending_down -4.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

12,538

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences26
Other Theft8
Public Order7
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Robbery2
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Anti-social Behaviour1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 6Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1
8
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1
5
On or near Bailey Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Bays Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Parker Close Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Tabby Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Burglary: 2
2
On or near Bolton Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Hawthorn Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Mereoak Lane Map
Public order: 1
1

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Local Rank

#19safest in Wokingham

City Average

42.66per 1k

Local Policing

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Local Priorities

Anti-social use of motorbikes, e-scooters, dirt bikes and quadbikes throughout the area - in particular, issues with youths riding bikes through and nearby into wooded areas.

This was highlighted by the Community in recent surveys

Issued: 13 May 2026

Status Update

The local NHPT have been working along side WBC to find a solution to the continued use of bridle ways by unauthorised motorbikes, dirt bikes and quad bikes. With both parties in agreement there have been strategies put forward for the alteration to the bridleways to become safe and to be used correctly. Along side this Officers and PCSO’s have been stopping and engaging with those who have been seen with these types of motorised vehicles. If being used in a incorrect manner without the correct documentation then these were seized. Continued enforcement will be done along education in regards to the vehicles.

Actioned: 13 Jul 2026

Theft of parcels across the Shinfield area, mainly Shinfield Park estate. This is an ongoing problem and potentially suspects using fraudulent means to obtain, and mainly involved parcels left out side by couriers.

This was highlighted by the Community in recent surveys

Issued: 13 May 2026

Status Update

The NH are working tirelessly to continue to combat the ASB within the local area. Those found to be persistent offenders will have been issued Community Protection Notices and Acceptable Behaviour Contracts which both of these have conditions that need to be adhered to. The NH team have continued to conduct high visibility patrols within the hot sport areas and engaging with the community, actively preventing any ASB that could be caused.

Actioned: 14 Jul 2026

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the Arborfield, Spencers Wood and Shinfield areas which has had a significant community impact. Specific areas include Spencers Wood rec, High Copse and Millworth Lane Rec. This was highlighted by the Community in recent surveys

Issued: 13 May 2026

Status Update

The NH team have been conducting high visibility patrols within the affected area. Recently the team have been able to apprehend a Suspect for a reported theft where they were charged and bailed from court and awaiting for the trial date.
The NH team also made appeals to the public to come forward if anyone else has been a victim of a similar crime. The NH team want to work alongside the community in order prevent further incidents of this nature occurring.

Actioned: 13 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

AUG2

Bike Marking Event at The Stables Cafe on 2nd August from 10 am to 12 noon

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Local PCSOs will be at The Stables Cafe, Unit 1 Bridle Rd, Arborfield Green, Reading on 2nd August from 10am to 12 noon to mark bikes with identifiable codes and upload to a system that shows all details of its owner. This is to assist in the tracking of stolen bicycles and to prevent further thefts from occurring.

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Local PCSOs will be at The Stables Cafe, Unit 1 Bridle Rd, Arborfield Green, Reading on 2nd August from 10am to 12 noon to mark bikes with identifiable codes and upload to a system that shows all details of its owner. This is to assist in the tracking of stolen bicycles and to prevent further thefts from occurring.

AUG6

Have Your Say at the Community Fun Day at Frensham Green, Shinfield on 6th August

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Have Your Say at the Community Fun Day at Frensham Green, Shinfield on 6th August from 11am to 2pm.

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11:00 AM — 2:00 PM

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Have Your Say at the Community Fun Day at Frensham Green, Shinfield on 6th August from 11am to 2pm.

AUG30

Have Your Say at the Swallowfield Show on 30th August

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Have Your Say at the Swallowfield Show on 30th August. PCSO Wiggins and Lendrum will be at the show on Sunday 30th August from 9am to 5pm.

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9:00 AM — 5:00 PM

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Have Your Say at the Swallowfield Show on 30th August. PCSOs Wiggins and Lendrum will be at the show on Sunday 30th August from 9am to 5pm. The Swallowfield Showground is located at: Swallowfield Park, Church Road, Swallowfield

SEP19

Have your Say during the Barkham & Arborfield Green Family Fun Day on 19th September

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Have your Say during the Barkham & Arborfield Green Family Fun Day on 19th September from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Arborfield Green Community Centre.

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1:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Have your Say during the Barkham & Arborfield Green Family Fun Day on 19th September from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Arborfield Green Community Centre.

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