Crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates: statistics, rates and trends
506 crimes were recorded in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates at a glance
- Crime trends in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- Types of crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- Population and deprivation in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- Questions about crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- About this data
506 crimes were recorded in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 237 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates has the 2,936th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 506 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.1 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,721 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates was highest in the year to July 2022 (581 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (490). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 506 | 52.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 558 | 57.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 518 | 53.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 538 | 55.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 581 | 59.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 513 | 52.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 565 | 58.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 490 | 50.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 525 | 54.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates 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 burglary (-71%) and vehicle crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 7.9 | 0.52 | +5% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +5% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.2 | 0.47 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -50% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -8% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 1.25 | +11% |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -71% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.38 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 14 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +3% |
| Hillside | 642 | 51.5 | -1% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 403 | 45.7 | -12% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | -3% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -49% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -9% |
| Shinfield | 538 | 50.8 | -2% |
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | 519 | 50.0 | -4% |
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 Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sevenoaks Road | 41 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 38 |
| On or near Chiltern Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Loddon Bridge Road | 20 |
| On or near Mays Lane | 18 |
| On or near Heather Hill Close | 13 |
| On or near Gladridge Close | 12 |
| On or near Little Horse Close | 12 |
| On or near Kenton Road | 11 |
| On or near Culver Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates 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 | 159 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 12.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates has an estimated population of 9,721. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates a safe place to live?
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 52.1 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 Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates was down 9% on the year before: 506 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 558 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates?
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates 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 Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.