Crime in Loddon, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
245 crimes were recorded in Loddon, Wokingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Loddon, Wokingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Loddon, Wokingham
- Types of crime in Loddon, Wokingham
- Loddon, Wokingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loddon, Wokingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loddon, Wokingham
- Demographics of Loddon, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Loddon, Wokingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), anti-social behaviour (41) and other theft (24) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,861st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Loddon, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 245 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.5 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,617 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loddon, Wokingham peaked in the year to August 2024 (347 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (242). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 245 | 25.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 313 | 32.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 347 | 36.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 32.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 330 | 34.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 315 | 32.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 278 | 28.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 242 | 25.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 246 | 25.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (67% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 56 to 41 and violence and sexual offences fell from 141 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 11.1 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Loddon, Wokingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loddon, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | +81% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +107% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +111% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +95% |
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | 502 | 48.4 | +90% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +103% |
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | +96% |
| Thames | 302 | 34.0 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Loddon, Wokingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Jasmine Square | 19 |
| On or near Hawthorn Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Buttercup Lane | 8 |
| On or near Addington Gardens | 7 |
| On or near The Beeches | 7 |
| On or near Fir Tree Road | 6 |
| On or near Bakers Place | 5 |
| On or near Donaldson Way | 5 |
| On or near Elm Drive | 5 |
Of the 204 crimes in Loddon, Wokingham with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Loddon, Wokingham has an estimated population of 9,617 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loddon, Wokingham average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loddon, Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loddon, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Loddon, Wokingham recorded 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,861st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Loddon, Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Loddon, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loddon, Wokingham was down 22% on the year before: 245 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loddon, Wokingham?
About 9,617 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loddon, Wokingham?
Loddon, Wokingham 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.