Crime in Shinfield, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
552 crimes were recorded in Shinfield, Wokingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shinfield, Wokingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Shinfield, Wokingham
- Types of crime in Shinfield, Wokingham
- Shinfield, Wokingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shinfield, Wokingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shinfield, Wokingham
- Demographics of Shinfield, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Shinfield, Wokingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (223), anti-social behaviour (67) and other theft (66) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,935th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Shinfield, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 552 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.2 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,581 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shinfield, Wokingham peaked in the year to August 2025 (675 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (323). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 71%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 552 | 52.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 675 | 63.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 629 | 59.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 633 | 59.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 539 | 50.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 533 | 50.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 572 | 54.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 453 | 42.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 323 | 30.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (69% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 58 to 67, while shoplifting fell from 113 to 28 and other theft fell from 86 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 223 | 21.1 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 6.3 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Other theft | 66 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.6 | 8.5 | -75% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shinfield, Wokingham; the highest is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates (53.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Spencers Wood & Swallowfield (38.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shinfield, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | 475 | 38.4 | -26% |
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | -4% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | -1% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +3% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 454 | 51.5 | -1% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +1% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -5% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Shinfield, Wokingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Parker Close | 23 |
| On or near School Green | 20 |
| On or near Shinfield Rise | 19 |
| On or near Bolton Drive | 16 |
| On or near Skylark Way | 16 |
| On or near Frensham Green | 14 |
| On or near Mitford Close | 14 |
| On or near Wavell Close | 14 |
Of the 485 crimes in Shinfield, Wokingham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 160 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Shinfield, Wokingham has an estimated population of 10,581 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.9%, against 23.3%), a younger population (10%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shinfield, Wokingham average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shinfield, Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shinfield, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Shinfield, Wokingham recorded 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,935th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shinfield, Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 223 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Shinfield, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shinfield, Wokingham was down 18% on the year before: 552 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 675 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shinfield, Wokingham?
About 10,581 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shinfield, Wokingham?
Shinfield, 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.