Crime in Loddon, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
257 crimes were recorded in Loddon, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Loddon, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Loddon, Wokingham
- About this data
257 crimes were recorded in Loddon, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Loddon, Wokingham has the 3,835th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Loddon, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 257 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.7 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,617 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Loddon, Wokingham was highest in the year to July 2024 (352 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (238). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 257 | 26.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 31.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 352 | 36.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 317 | 33.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 320 | 33.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 326 | 33.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 267 | 27.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 238 | 24.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 246 | 25.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loddon, Wokingham 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-48%) and violence and sexual offences (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 11.5 | 0.34 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 4.8 | 0.31 | -10% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -48% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.7 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.4 | 0.27 | +44% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +83% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.22 | +40% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -83% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Loddon, Wokingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 111 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 down 18% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Loddon, Wokingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Loddon, Wokingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Loddon, Wokingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Loddon, Wokingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Loddon, Wokingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Loddon, Wokingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Loddon, Wokingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Loddon, Wokingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Loddon, Wokingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loddon, Wokingham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Loddon, Wokingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Loddon, Wokingham 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 down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Loddon, Wokingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loddon, Wokingham 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Loddon, Wokingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loddon, Wokingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loddon, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 403 | 45.7 | +71% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +101% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +95% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +78% |
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | 519 | 50.0 | +87% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +89% |
| Hillside | 642 | 51.5 | +93% |
| Thames | 304 | 34.2 | +28% |
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 Loddon, Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Jasmine Square | 14 |
| On or near Hawthorn Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Buttercup Lane | 9 |
| On or near The Beeches | 8 |
| On or near Addington Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Donaldson Way | 6 |
| On or near Fir Tree Road | 6 |
| On or near Lysander Close | 6 |
| On or near Bakers Place | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loddon, Wokingham 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 | 91 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 20.2% |
| Not recorded | 46 | 17.9% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 16.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Loddon, Wokingham has an estimated population of 9,617. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loddon, Wokingham sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Loddon, Wokingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Loddon, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Loddon, Wokingham recorded 26.7 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 Loddon, Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (46).
Is crime in Loddon, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loddon, Wokingham was down 15% on the year before: 257 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Loddon, Wokingham?
Loddon, Wokingham 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 Loddon, Wokingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.