Crime in Thames, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends

304 crimes were recorded in Thames, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thames, Wokingham has the 3,653rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Thames, Wokingham was highest in the year to July 2022 (405 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (304). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thames, Wokingham 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 anti-social behaviour (+17%) and violence and sexual offences (+10%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-36%) and other theft (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in Thames, Wokingham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thames, Wokingham recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Thames, Wokingham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thames, Wokingham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Thames, Wokingham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thames, Wokingham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Thames, Wokingham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thames, Wokingham recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Thames, Wokingham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thames, Wokingham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Thames, Wokingham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thames, Wokingham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Thames, Wokingham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thames, Wokingham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Thames, Wokingham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thames, Wokingham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Thames, Wokingham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thames, Wokingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Thames, Wokingham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thames, Wokingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Thames, Wokingham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thames, Wokingham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Thames, Wokingham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thames, Wokingham 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Thames, Wokingham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thames, Wokingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Thames, Wokingham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thames, Wokingham 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thames, Wokingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thames, Wokingham.

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 Thames, Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thames, Wokingham 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.

Thames, Wokingham has an estimated population of 8,881. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thames, Wokingham sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Thames, Wokingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.