Crime in Wescott: statistics, rates and trends
820 crimes were recorded in Wescott in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (277), shoplifting (171) and anti-social behaviour (88) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,001st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wescott | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 820 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,869 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wescott peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,109 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (696). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 820 | 75.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 932 | 85.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 935 | 86.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,109 | 102.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 970 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 754 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 67.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 714 | 65.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 696 | 64.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wescott recorded notably more shoplifting (86% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (47% below) and criminal damage and arson (41% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 218 to 277 and other theft rose from 52 to 63, while shoplifting fell from 311 to 171 and public order fell from 73 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 25.5 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 171 | 15.7 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 8.1 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Wescott has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wescott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norreys | 411 | 43.5 | -42% |
| Emmbrook | 473 | 42.5 | -44% |
| Evendons | 267 | 27.4 | -64% |
| Wokingham Without | 206 | 23.7 | -69% |
| Finchampstead | 471 | 38.2 | -49% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -34% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 454 | 51.5 | -32% |
| Loddon | 245 | 25.5 | -66% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Wescott over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (143).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 143 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Market Square | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Beechey Place | 48 |
| On or near Peach Street | 31 |
| On or near Appleby Crescent | 24 |
| On or near St Annes Drive | 18 |
| On or near Mays Road | 14 |
| On or near Cross Street | 12 |
Of the 732 crimes in Wescott with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 299 | 40.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 182 | 24.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Wescott has an estimated population of 10,869 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (52%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (8.6%, against 18.2%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wescott average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wescott | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wescott a safe place to live?
Wescott recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,001st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Wescott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (171).
Is crime in Wescott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wescott was down 12% on the year before: 820 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 932 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wescott?
About 10,869 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wescott?
Wescott 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.