Crime in Thames, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
302 crimes were recorded in Thames, Wokingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thames, Wokingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Thames, Wokingham
- Types of crime in Thames, Wokingham
- Thames, Wokingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thames, Wokingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thames, Wokingham
- Demographics of Thames, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Thames, Wokingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (115), anti-social behaviour (30), other theft (28) and vehicle crime (28) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,661st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Thames, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 302 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.0 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,881 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thames, Wokingham peaked in the year to August 2022 (398 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 302 | 34.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 298 | 33.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 352 | 39.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 396 | 44.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 398 | 44.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 391 | 44.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 387 | 43.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 372 | 41.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 368 | 41.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and violence and sexual offences (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 24 to 30, while other theft fell from 48 to 28 and criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 12.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.4 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.5 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 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 Thames, Wokingham; the highest is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates (53.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Loddon, Wokingham (25.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thames, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | 502 | 48.4 | +42% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | +35% |
| Loddon | 245 | 25.5 | -25% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +55% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +58% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +46% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +52% |
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Thames, Wokingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lime Tree Close” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lime Tree Close | 21 |
| On or near Remenham Lane | 19 |
| On or near Kingsley Close | 11 |
| On or near Beggars Hill Road | 10 |
| On or near Aston Lane | 9 |
| On or near B478 | 9 |
| On or near Chiltern Drive | 9 |
| On or near Bath Road | 8 |
| On or near Farmers End | 8 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 7 |
Of the 272 crimes in Thames, Wokingham with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 44.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 30.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Thames, Wokingham has an estimated population of 8,881 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%) and less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thames, Wokingham average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Thames, Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Thames, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Thames, Wokingham recorded 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,661st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Thames, Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Thames, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thames, Wokingham was up 1% on the year before: 302 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 298 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thames, Wokingham?
About 8,881 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thames, Wokingham?
Thames, 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.