Crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst: statistics, rates and trends
519 crimes were recorded in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Types of crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Population and deprivation in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Questions about crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- About this data
519 crimes were recorded in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 149 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst has the 3,024th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 519 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.0 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,378 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst was highest in the year to July 2026 (519 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (418). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 519 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 462 | 44.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 418 | 40.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 471 | 45.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 442 | 42.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 456 | 43.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 497 | 47.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 462 | 44.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 498 | 48.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 50 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and vehicle crime (+38%). The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and anti-social behaviour (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 14.4 | 0.42 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 11.0 | 1.33 | +84% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.5 | 0.67 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.5 | 0.70 | +38% |
| Public order | 30 | 2.9 | 0.44 | +67% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -36% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -30% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.59 | +18% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 0.29 | +67% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 0.64 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.59 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 5 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 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames | 304 | 34.2 | -32% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -47% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 403 | 45.7 | -9% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +7% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -5% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +4% |
| Emmbrook | 485 | 43.6 | -13% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +1% |
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 Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Orchard Estate | 19 |
| On or near Middlefields | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Polehampton Close | 11 |
| On or near Green Lane | 11 |
| On or near Hinton Road | 10 |
| On or near Bath Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 39.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 24.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst has an estimated population of 10,378. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst a safe place to live?
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 50.0 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 Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (114).
Is crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst was up 12% on the year before: 519 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 462 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst?
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst 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 Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.