Crime in Shinfield: statistics, rates and trends
353 crimes were recorded in Shinfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shinfield
- Questions about crime in Shinfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (141), other theft (43) and anti-social behaviour (41) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,117th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Shinfield | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 353 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.8 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,815 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shinfield peaked in the year to August 2025 (441 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 114%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 353 | 51.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 441 | 64.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 365 | 53.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 412 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 291 | 42.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 278 | 40.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 319 | 46.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 243 | 35.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 165 | 24.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 29 to 34, while shoplifting fell from 106 to 27 and other theft fell from 56 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 20.7 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Other theft | 43 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 34 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shinfield; the highest is Reading (102.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Wokingham (39.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shinfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 439 | 40.1 | -23% |
| Reading | 21,930 | 102.7 | +98% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -4% |
| Woodley | 1,132 | 41.4 | -20% |
| Wokingham | 2,115 | 39.9 | -23% |
| Caversham | 1,754 | 53.4 | +3% |
| Burghfield Common | 502 | 73.9 | +43% |
| Twyford (Wokingham) | 413 | 46.3 | -11% |
Shinfield is the one area listed within Shinfield, with 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shinfield | Neighbourhood | 10,581 | 552 | 52.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Shinfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Parker Close | 23 |
| On or near School Green | 20 |
| On or near Bolton Drive | 16 |
| On or near Skylark Way | 16 |
| On or near Millworth Lane | 13 |
| On or near Hulme Close | 12 |
| On or near Westall Street | 12 |
| On or near Hawthorn | 11 |
Of the 312 crimes in Shinfield with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 36.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 15.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Shinfield has an estimated population of 6,815 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and a younger population (9.6%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shinfield average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shinfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 73.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shinfield a safe place to live?
Shinfield recorded 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,117th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shinfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (43).
Is crime in Shinfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shinfield was down 20% on the year before: 353 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shinfield?
About 6,815 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shinfield?
Shinfield 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.