Crime in Bulmershe & Coronation: statistics, rates and trends
403 crimes were recorded in Bulmershe & Coronation in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bulmershe & Coronation at a glance
- Crime trends in Bulmershe & Coronation
- Types of crime in Bulmershe & Coronation
- Bulmershe & Coronation compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bulmershe & Coronation
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bulmershe & Coronation
- Population and deprivation in Bulmershe & Coronation
- Questions about crime in Bulmershe & Coronation
- About this data
403 crimes were recorded in Bulmershe & Coronation in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 165 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bulmershe & Coronation has the 3,215th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bulmershe & Coronation | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 403 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,821 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bulmershe & Coronation was highest in the year to July 2025 (486 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (349). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 403 | 45.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 486 | 55.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 428 | 48.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 405 | 45.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 424 | 48.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 349 | 39.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 406 | 46.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 394 | 44.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 350 | 39.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bulmershe & Coronation 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-51%) and public order (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 165 | 18.7 | 0.55 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 7.1 | 0.86 | -51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 3.9 | 0.25 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +23% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +8% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +111% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.2 | 1.52 | -21% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 0.38 | +10% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.59 | +38% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.9 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.23 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bulmershe & Coronation
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bulmershe & Coronation
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bulmershe & Coronation
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bulmershe & Coronation
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bulmershe & Coronation
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bulmershe & Coronation
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bulmershe & Coronation
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bulmershe & Coronation
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bulmershe & Coronation
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 11 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 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bulmershe & Coronation
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 11 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 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bulmershe & Coronation
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bulmershe & Coronation
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bulmershe & Coronation
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bulmershe & Coronation
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bulmershe & Coronation, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bulmershe & Coronation.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bulmershe & Coronation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -42% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +17% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +14% |
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | 519 | 50.0 | +9% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +11% |
| Hillside | 642 | 51.5 | +13% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +4% |
| Thames | 304 | 34.2 | -25% |
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 Bulmershe & Coronation over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Rushbrook Road | 31 |
| On or near Shipley Close | 29 |
| On or near Eynsham Close | 12 |
| On or near Norwich Drive | 12 |
| On or near Manners Road | 11 |
| On or near Woodley Green | 11 |
| On or near Chequers Way | 11 |
| On or near Bruce Road | 9 |
| On or near Howth Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bulmershe & Coronation 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 118 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 16.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 8.4% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Bulmershe & Coronation has an estimated population of 8,821. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bulmershe & Coronation sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bulmershe & Coronation |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Bulmershe & Coronation a safe place to live?
Bulmershe & Coronation recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bulmershe & Coronation?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (63).
Is crime in Bulmershe & Coronation going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bulmershe & Coronation was down 17% on the year before: 403 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 486 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bulmershe & Coronation?
Bulmershe & Coronation is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Bulmershe & Coronation. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.