Crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates: statistics, rates and trends
522 crimes were recorded in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- Questions about crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (237), anti-social behaviour (77) and public order (40) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,872nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 522 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.7 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,721 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates peaked in the year to August 2022 (579 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (472). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 522 | 53.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 554 | 57.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 517 | 53.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 527 | 54.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 579 | 59.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 535 | 55.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 560 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 472 | 48.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 538 | 55.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 31 to 36, while shoplifting fell from 42 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 237 | 24.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 36 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | -2% |
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | -7% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | -14% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | -4% |
| Loddon | 245 | 25.5 | -53% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -8% |
| Shinfield | 552 | 52.2 | -3% |
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | 502 | 48.4 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sevenoaks Road” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sevenoaks Road | 40 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Chiltern Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Loddon Bridge Road | 21 |
| On or near Mays Lane | 20 |
| On or near Heather Hill Close | 14 |
| On or near Gladridge Close | 13 |
| On or near Little Horse Close | 12 |
| On or near Oracle Parkway | 12 |
| On or near Shepherds Avenue | 12 |
Of the 445 crimes in Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 164 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates has an estimated population of 9,721 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates a safe place to live?
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates recorded 53.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,872nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 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 6% on the year before: 522 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 554 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates?
About 9,721 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates?
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates 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.