Crime in Emmbrook: statistics, rates and trends
485 crimes were recorded in Emmbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Emmbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Emmbrook
- Types of crime in Emmbrook
- Emmbrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Emmbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Emmbrook
- Population and deprivation in Emmbrook
- Questions about crime in Emmbrook
- About this data
485 crimes were recorded in Emmbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Emmbrook has the 3,314th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Emmbrook | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 485 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.6 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,134 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Emmbrook was highest in the year to July 2023 (648 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (435). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 485 | 43.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 506 | 45.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 514 | 46.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 648 | 58.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 520 | 46.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 543 | 48.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 445 | 40.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 435 | 39.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 529 | 47.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Emmbrook 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 criminal damage and arson (+11%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-51%) and vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 18.2 | 0.53 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -4% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.9 | 0.58 | +5% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -14% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -18% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +360% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -51% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.87 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Emmbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Emmbrook recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Emmbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Emmbrook recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Emmbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Emmbrook recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Emmbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Emmbrook recorded 32 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Emmbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Emmbrook recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Emmbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Emmbrook recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Emmbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Emmbrook recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Emmbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Emmbrook recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 360% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Emmbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Emmbrook recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Emmbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Emmbrook recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Emmbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Emmbrook recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Emmbrook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Emmbrook recorded 3 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Emmbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Emmbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Emmbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Emmbrook 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Emmbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Emmbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emmbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evendons | 261 | 26.8 | -39% |
| Norreys | 397 | 42.1 | -3% |
| Wescott | 788 | 72.5 | +66% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +9% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 457 | 51.8 | +19% |
| Finchampstead | 490 | 39.7 | -9% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +16% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -39% |
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 Emmbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queens Road | 29 |
| On or near Station Road | 24 |
| On or near Summerfield Close | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Emmview Close | 18 |
| On or near Shute End | 15 |
| On or near Frederick Place | 12 |
| On or near Turnbrook Close | 12 |
| On or near Skinner Drive | 12 |
| On or near Emmbrook Gate | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Emmbrook 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 161 | 33.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 139 | 28.7% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 13.0% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Emmbrook has an estimated population of 11,134. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Emmbrook sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Emmbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Emmbrook a safe place to live?
Emmbrook recorded 43.6 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 Emmbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Emmbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emmbrook was down 4% on the year before: 485 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 506 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Emmbrook?
Emmbrook 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 Emmbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.