Crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- Questions about crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (149), shoplifting (103) and anti-social behaviour (54) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,082nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 502 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.4 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,378 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst peaked in the year to August 2018 (507 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (417). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 502 | 48.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 483 | 46.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 417 | 40.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 474 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 432 | 41.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 454 | 43.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 493 | 47.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 462 | 44.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 507 | 48.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and other theft (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 76 to 103 and public order rose from 21 to 28, while other theft fell from 45 to 24 and burglary fell from 32 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 149 | 14.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 9.9 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 5.2 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Public order | 28 | 2.7 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.3 | 6.4 | -47% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst; 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 Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames | 302 | 34.0 | -30% |
| Loddon | 245 | 25.5 | -47% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | -5% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +9% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +3% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +11% |
| Emmbrook | 473 | 42.5 | -12% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +7% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Hinton Road | 18 |
| On or near Orchard Estate | 18 |
| On or near Middlefields | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Polehampton Close | 12 |
| On or near Green Lane | 11 |
| On or near Church Street | 9 |
Of the 448 crimes in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 43.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 28.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst has an estimated population of 10,378 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst a safe place to live?
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst recorded 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,082nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by shoplifting (103).
Is crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst was up 4% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 483 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst?
About 10,378 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst?
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst 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.