Crime in Evendons: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Evendons in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Evendons at a glance
- Crime trends in Evendons
- Types of crime in Evendons
- Evendons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Evendons
- What happened after crimes were reported in Evendons
- Population and deprivation in Evendons
- Questions about crime in Evendons
- About this data
261 crimes were recorded in Evendons in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 112 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Evendons has the 3,834th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Evendons | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 261 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.8 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,749 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Evendons was highest in the year to July 2022 (269 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (199). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 261 | 26.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 224 | 23.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 230 | 23.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 237 | 24.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 269 | 27.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 264 | 27.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 265 | 27.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 224 | 23.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 199 | 20.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Evendons 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 theft (+50%) and anti-social behaviour (+17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 11.5 | 0.34 | +5% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 2.9 | 0.19 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.3 | 0.33 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.3 | 0.46 | +47% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.4 | 0.22 | +27% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -10% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 0.09 | +17% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.13 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Evendons
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Evendons recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Evendons
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Evendons recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Evendons
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Evendons recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Evendons
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Evendons recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Evendons
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Evendons recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Evendons
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Evendons recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Evendons
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Evendons recorded 9 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 down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Evendons
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Evendons recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Evendons
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Evendons recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Evendons
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Evendons recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Evendons
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Evendons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Evendons
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Evendons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Evendons
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Evendons 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Evendons
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Evendons recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Evendons, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Evendons.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evendons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook | 485 | 43.6 | +63% |
| Norreys | 397 | 42.1 | +57% |
| Wescott | 788 | 72.5 | +171% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +77% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 457 | 51.8 | +94% |
| Finchampstead | 490 | 39.7 | +48% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +89% |
| Wokingham Without | 194 | 22.4 | -16% |
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 Evendons over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Oaklands Park | 24 |
| On or near Molly Millars Close | 9 |
| On or near Ashville Way | 9 |
| On or near Wren Close | 7 |
| On or near Hampshire Close | 7 |
| On or near Jupiter Way | 6 |
| On or near Fishponds Close | 5 |
| On or near Evendon'S Lane | 5 |
| On or near Dieppe Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Evendons 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 | 77 | 29.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 27.2% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 14.6% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Evendons has an estimated population of 9,749. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Evendons sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Evendons |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Evendons a safe place to live?
Evendons recorded 26.8 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 Evendons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Evendons going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evendons was up 17% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Evendons?
Evendons 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 Evendons. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.