Crime in Shinfield: statistics, rates and trends
347 crimes were recorded in Shinfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shinfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Shinfield
- Types of crime in Shinfield
- Shinfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shinfield
- Streets with the most crime in Shinfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shinfield
- Population and deprivation in Shinfield
- Questions about crime in Shinfield
- About this data
347 crimes were recorded in Shinfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 145 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shinfield has the 1,140th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shinfield | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 347 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.9 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,815 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shinfield was highest in the year to July 2025 (432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (172). Over the whole period it rose 102%, 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 | 347 | 50.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 432 | 63.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 423 | 62.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 372 | 54.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 265 | 38.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 301 | 44.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 300 | 44.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 234 | 34.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 172 | 25.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shinfield 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 anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 21.3 | 0.62 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 6.3 | 0.41 | +16% |
| Other theft | 42 | 6.2 | 0.96 | -25% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.5 | 0.43 | -77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 2.8 | 0.41 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -14% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 0.40 | +80% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shinfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shinfield recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shinfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shinfield recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shinfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shinfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shinfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shinfield recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shinfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shinfield recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shinfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shinfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shinfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shinfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shinfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shinfield recorded 10 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 67% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shinfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shinfield recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shinfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shinfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shinfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shinfield recorded 3 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shinfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shinfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shinfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shinfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shinfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shinfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shinfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shinfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shinfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 428 | 39.1 | -23% |
| Reading | 21,940 | 102.8 | +102% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -7% |
| Woodley | 1,140 | 41.7 | -18% |
| Wokingham | 2,100 | 39.6 | -22% |
| Caversham | 1,748 | 53.2 | +5% |
| Burghfield Common | 501 | 73.8 | +45% |
| Twyford (Wokingham) | 435 | 48.7 | -4% |
1 areas within Shinfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shinfield had the highest rate (50.8 per 1,000) and Shinfield the lowest (50.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield | Neighbourhood | 10,581 | 538 | 50.8 |
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 Shinfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near School Green | 20 |
| On or near Parker Close | 19 |
| On or near Bolton Drive | 17 |
| On or near Skylark Way | 16 |
| On or near Millworth Lane | 15 |
| On or near Hawthorn | 14 |
| On or near Hulme Close | 11 |
| On or near Westall Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shinfield 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 | 111 | 32.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 31.4% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% |
Shinfield has an estimated population of 6,815. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shinfield sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shinfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Shinfield a safe place to live?
Shinfield recorded 50.9 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 Shinfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Shinfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shinfield was down 20% on the year before: 347 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 432 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shinfield?
Shinfield 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 Shinfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.