Crime in Wokingham district: statistics, rates and trends

8,392 crimes were recorded in Wokingham district in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,229 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Wokingham district has the 303rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wokingham district was highest in the year to July 2023 (9,768 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (7,288). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wokingham district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other crime (+51%) and drugs (+14%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-28%) and robbery (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wokingham district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wokingham district recorded 3,229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wokingham district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wokingham district recorded 976 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wokingham district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wokingham district recorded 891 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wokingham district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wokingham district recorded 674 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wokingham district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wokingham district recorded 595 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wokingham district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wokingham district recorded 585 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wokingham district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wokingham district recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wokingham district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wokingham district recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wokingham district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wokingham district recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wokingham district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wokingham district recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wokingham district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wokingham district recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wokingham district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wokingham district recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wokingham district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wokingham district recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wokingham district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wokingham district recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Wokingham district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wokingham district.

29 areas within Wokingham district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Arborfield Cross had the highest rate (107.2 per 1,000) and Wokingham Without the lowest (22.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wokingham district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wokingham district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Wokingham district has an estimated population of 187,200. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wokingham district sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wokingham district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.