Crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield: statistics, rates and trends
475 crimes were recorded in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- Types of crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- Spencers Wood & Swallowfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- Demographics of Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- Questions about crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (184), anti-social behaviour (79) and other theft (53) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,496th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 475 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.4 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,381 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield peaked in the year to August 2024 (569 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (364). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 475 | 38.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 498 | 40.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 569 | 46.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 529 | 42.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 473 | 38.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 535 | 43.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 428 | 34.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 364 | 29.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 486 | 39.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 47 and other theft rose from 45 to 53, while anti-social behaviour fell from 112 to 79.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 14.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Spencers Wood & Swallowfield; the highest is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates (53.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Finchampstead (38.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spencers Wood & Swallowfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield | 552 | 52.2 | +36% |
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | +30% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +35% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 454 | 51.5 | +34% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +40% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +37% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +29% |
| Finchampstead | 471 | 38.2 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (55).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Hyde End Lane | 26 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 25 |
| On or near Beech Hill Road | 14 |
| On or near Hayes Drive | 14 |
| On or near Basingstoke Road | 13 |
| On or near Kiln Lane | 12 |
| On or near Martyn Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Bays Crescent | 11 |
Of the 396 crimes in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 155 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield has an estimated population of 12,381 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Spencers Wood & Swallowfield average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Spencers Wood & Swallowfield a safe place to live?
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,496th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield was down 5% on the year before: 475 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 498 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Spencers Wood & Swallowfield?
About 12,381 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Spencers Wood & Swallowfield?
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield 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.