Crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield: statistics, rates and trends
466 crimes were recorded in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- Questions about crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
- About this data
466 crimes were recorded in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Spencers Wood & Swallowfield has the 3,523rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 466 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,381 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield was highest in the year to July 2024 (546 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (357). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 466 | 37.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 526 | 42.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 546 | 44.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 41.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 480 | 38.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 536 | 43.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 420 | 33.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 357 | 28.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 496 | 40.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield 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 criminal damage and arson (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-76%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 14.1 | 0.41 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 6.9 | 0.45 | -18% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.3 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 3.6 | 0.54 | +18% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.1 | 0.46 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +19% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.54 | +100% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.0 | 0.30 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -76% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 0.12 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 53 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 14 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 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 3 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Spencers Wood & Swallowfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Spencers Wood & Swallowfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spencers Wood & Swallowfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield | 538 | 50.8 | +35% |
| Hillside | 642 | 51.5 | +37% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +34% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 457 | 51.8 | +38% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +38% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +43% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | +26% |
| Finchampstead | 490 | 39.7 | +5% |
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 Spencers Wood & Swallowfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 35 |
| On or near Hyde End Lane | 25 |
| On or near Basingstoke Road | 15 |
| On or near Hayes Drive | 15 |
| On or near Beech Hill Road | 15 |
| On or near Kiln Lane | 11 |
| On or near Cobham Drive | 11 |
| On or near Bays Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Jouldings Lane | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield 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 | 150 | 32.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% |
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield has an estimated population of 12,381. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Spencers Wood & Swallowfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Spencers Wood & Swallowfield a safe place to live?
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield recorded 37.6 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 Spencers Wood & Swallowfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spencers Wood & Swallowfield was down 11% on the year before: 466 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 526 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Spencers Wood & Swallowfield?
Spencers Wood & Swallowfield 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 Spencers Wood & Swallowfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.