Crime in Norreys: statistics, rates and trends
397 crimes were recorded in Norreys in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
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397 crimes were recorded in Norreys in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 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 154 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Norreys has the 3,366th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Norreys | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 397 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,439 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Norreys was highest in the year to July 2023 (775 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (397). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 397 | 42.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 438 | 46.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 486 | 51.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 775 | 82.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 524 | 55.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 562 | 59.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 468 | 49.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 511 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 410 | 43.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Norreys 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 vehicle crime (+28%) and other theft (+17%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 16.3 | 0.48 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.3 | 1.08 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 4.7 | 0.30 | -23% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +7% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -23% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +36% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -65% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 0.23 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.77 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Norreys
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Norreys recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Norreys
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Norreys recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Norreys
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Norreys recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Norreys
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Norreys recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Norreys
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Norreys recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Norreys
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Norreys recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Norreys
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Norreys recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Norreys
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Norreys recorded 10 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 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Norreys
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Norreys recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Norreys
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Norreys 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Norreys
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Norreys recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Norreys
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Norreys recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Norreys
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Norreys recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Norreys
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Norreys recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Norreys, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Norreys.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norreys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wescott | 788 | 72.5 | +72% |
| Emmbrook | 485 | 43.6 | +4% |
| Evendons | 261 | 26.8 | -36% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +13% |
| Wokingham Without | 194 | 22.4 | -47% |
| Finchampstead | 490 | 39.7 | -6% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 457 | 51.8 | +23% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -36% |
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 Norreys over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Benning Way | 21 |
| On or near Rectory Close | 17 |
| On or near Brant Close | 15 |
| On or near Central Walk | 15 |
| On or near Goddard Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Child Close | 14 |
| On or near Ashridge Road | 12 |
| On or near Stephanie Chase Court | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Norreys 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 | 147 | 37.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Norreys has an estimated population of 9,439. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Norreys sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Norreys |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Norreys a safe place to live?
Norreys recorded 42.1 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 Norreys?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (50).
Is crime in Norreys going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norreys was down 9% on the year before: 397 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Norreys?
Norreys 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 Norreys. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.