Crime in Wescott: statistics, rates and trends
788 crimes were recorded in Wescott in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
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788 crimes were recorded in Wescott in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 274 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wescott has the 2,122nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wescott | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 788 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.5 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,869 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wescott was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,117 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (681). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 788 | 72.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 953 | 87.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 950 | 87.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,117 | 102.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 937 | 86.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 751 | 69.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 740 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 681 | 62.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 700 | 64.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wescott 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+26%) and burglary (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and public order (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 274 | 25.2 | 0.74 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 13.8 | 1.67 | -54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -22% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +17% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.1 | 0.84 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -30% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.6 | 1.90 | +31% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +50% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.22 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wescott
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wescott recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wescott
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wescott recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wescott
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wescott recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wescott
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wescott recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wescott
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wescott recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wescott
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wescott recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wescott
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wescott recorded 39 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 down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wescott
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wescott recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wescott
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wescott recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wescott
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wescott recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wescott
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wescott recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wescott
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wescott recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wescott
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wescott recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wescott
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wescott recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wescott, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wescott.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wescott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norreys | 397 | 42.1 | -42% |
| Emmbrook | 485 | 43.6 | -40% |
| Evendons | 261 | 26.8 | -63% |
| Wokingham Without | 194 | 22.4 | -69% |
| Finchampstead | 490 | 39.7 | -45% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -34% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 457 | 51.8 | -29% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -63% |
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 Wescott over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 126 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Market Square | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Beechey Place | 47 |
| On or near Peach Street | 26 |
| On or near Appleby Crescent | 23 |
| On or near St Annes Drive | 17 |
| On or near Cross Street | 11 |
| On or near Mays Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wescott 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 | 283 | 35.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 186 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Wescott has an estimated population of 10,869. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wescott sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wescott |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Wescott a safe place to live?
Wescott recorded 72.5 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 Wescott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (150).
Is crime in Wescott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wescott was down 17% on the year before: 788 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 953 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wescott?
Wescott 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 Wescott. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.