Crime in Winnersh, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
546 crimes were recorded in Winnersh, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Winnersh, Wokingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Winnersh, Wokingham
- Types of crime in Winnersh, Wokingham
- Winnersh, Wokingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Winnersh, Wokingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winnersh, Wokingham
- Population and deprivation in Winnersh, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Winnersh, Wokingham
- About this data
546 crimes were recorded in Winnersh, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Winnersh, Wokingham has the 3,128th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Winnersh, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 546 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.5 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,494 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Winnersh, Wokingham was highest in the year to July 2021 (595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (482). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 546 | 47.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 482 | 41.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 544 | 47.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 564 | 49.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 590 | 51.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 595 | 51.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 565 | 49.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 508 | 44.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 563 | 49.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Winnersh, 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 shoplifting (+40%) and other theft (+33%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-26%) and anti-social behaviour (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 6.4 | 0.78 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -25% |
| Public order | 42 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +27% |
| Other theft | 40 | 3.5 | 0.54 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 2.9 | 0.42 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.7 | 0.35 | -26% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.5 | 0.42 | +6% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +143% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -8% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Winnersh, Wokingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Winnersh, Wokingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Winnersh, Wokingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Winnersh, Wokingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Winnersh, Wokingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Winnersh, Wokingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Winnersh, Wokingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Winnersh, Wokingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Winnersh, Wokingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Winnersh, Wokingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 11 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 down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Winnersh, Wokingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Winnersh, Wokingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Winnersh, Wokingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Winnersh, Wokingham 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Winnersh, Wokingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Winnersh, 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 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Winnersh, Wokingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Winnersh, Wokingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winnersh, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmbrook | 485 | 43.6 | -8% |
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | +6% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -44% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +13% |
| Evendons | 261 | 26.8 | -44% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +10% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 403 | 45.7 | -4% |
| Hillside | 642 | 51.5 | +9% |
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 Winnersh, Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Sadler'S Court | 57 |
| On or near Rainbow Park | 26 |
| On or near Wharfedale Road | 16 |
| On or near Riverdene Drive | 15 |
| On or near Bayley Court | 14 |
| On or near Reading Road | 14 |
| On or near Wayside | 12 |
| On or near Williamson Close | 12 |
| On or near Dolphin Close | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Winnersh, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 27.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
Winnersh, Wokingham has an estimated population of 11,494. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Winnersh, Wokingham sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Winnersh, Wokingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Winnersh, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Winnersh, Wokingham recorded 47.5 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 Winnersh, Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (74).
Is crime in Winnersh, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winnersh, Wokingham was up 13% on the year before: 546 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 482 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Winnersh, Wokingham?
Winnersh, Wokingham 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 Winnersh, Wokingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.