Crime in Evendons: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in Evendons in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (113), other theft (33) and anti-social behaviour (30) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,828th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Evendons | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 267 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.4 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,749 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Evendons peaked in the year to August 2022 (277 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (218). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 267 | 27.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 223 | 22.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 220 | 22.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 241 | 24.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 277 | 28.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 248 | 25.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 269 | 27.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 220 | 22.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 218 | 22.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and criminal damage and arson (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 33 and anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 11.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.1 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Evendons; the highest is Wescott (75.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Wokingham Without (23.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evendons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook | 473 | 42.5 | +55% |
| Norreys | 411 | 43.5 | +59% |
| Wescott | 820 | 75.4 | +175% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +81% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 454 | 51.5 | +88% |
| Finchampstead | 471 | 38.2 | +39% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +89% |
| Wokingham Without | 206 | 23.7 | -13% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Evendons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Oaklands Park | 24 |
| On or near Molly Millars Close | 10 |
| On or near Antares Close | 8 |
| On or near Ashville Way | 8 |
| On or near Hampshire Close | 7 |
| On or near Jupiter Way | 6 |
| On or near Oaklands Drive | 6 |
| On or near Wren Close | 6 |
| On or near Dieppe Close | 5 |
Of the 237 crimes in Evendons with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Evendons has an estimated population of 9,749 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Evendons average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Evendons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Evendons a safe place to live?
Evendons recorded 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,828th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Evendons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (33).
Is crime in Evendons going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evendons was up 20% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Evendons?
About 9,749 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Evendons?
Evendons is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.