Crime in Wokingham Without: statistics, rates and trends
206 crimes were recorded in Wokingham Without in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wokingham Without at a glance
- Crime trends in Wokingham Without
- Types of crime in Wokingham Without
- Wokingham Without compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wokingham Without
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wokingham Without
- Demographics of Wokingham Without
- Questions about crime in Wokingham Without
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (94), anti-social behaviour (30) and public order (20) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wokingham Without | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 206 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.7 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,675 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wokingham Without peaked in the year to August 2021 (352 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (187). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 206 | 23.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 187 | 21.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 210 | 24.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 249 | 28.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 246 | 28.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 352 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 252 | 29.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 208 | 24.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 210 | 24.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (68% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 75 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 10.8 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 3.5 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wokingham Without.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wokingham Without |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wescott | 820 | 75.4 | +218% |
| Finchampstead | 471 | 38.2 | +61% |
| Norreys | 411 | 43.5 | +83% |
| Evendons | 267 | 27.4 | +15% |
| Emmbrook | 473 | 42.5 | +79% |
| Barkham & Arborfield | 454 | 51.5 | +117% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +109% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +118% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Wokingham Without over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grove Close” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grove Close | 52 |
| On or near Heathlands Road | 8 |
| On or near Easthampstead Road | 7 |
| On or near Soldiers Rise | 7 |
| On or near Aldworth Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Hinton Drive | 6 |
| On or near Redlake Lane | 6 |
| On or near Geranium Close | 5 |
| On or near Hatch Ride | 5 |
| On or near New Wokingham Road | 5 |
Of the 176 crimes in Wokingham Without with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 49 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 5.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Wokingham Without has an estimated population of 8,675 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wokingham Without average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wokingham Without | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wokingham Without a safe place to live?
Wokingham Without recorded 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,883rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wokingham Without?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Wokingham Without going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wokingham Without was up 10% on the year before: 206 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 187 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wokingham Without?
About 8,675 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wokingham Without?
Wokingham Without 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.