Crime in Twyford (Wokingham): statistics, rates and trends
413 crimes were recorded in Twyford (Wokingham) in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Twyford (Wokingham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Twyford (Wokingham)
- Types of crime in Twyford (Wokingham)
- Twyford (Wokingham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Twyford (Wokingham)
- Streets with the most crime in Twyford (Wokingham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Twyford (Wokingham)
- Demographics of Twyford (Wokingham)
- Questions about crime in Twyford (Wokingham)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), shoplifting (103) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,210th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Twyford (Wokingham) | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 413 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,929 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Twyford (Wokingham) of any year here (413 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 413 | 46.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 409 | 45.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 353 | 39.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 399 | 44.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 358 | 40.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 365 | 40.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 395 | 44.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 346 | 38.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 408 | 45.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Twyford (Wokingham) recorded notably more shoplifting (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (74% below) and public order (66% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 76 to 103 and violence and sexual offences rose from 98 to 122, while anti-social behaviour fell from 69 to 35 and other theft fell from 36 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 13.7 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 103 | 11.5 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.2 | 6.4 | -44% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Twyford (Wokingham); the highest is Reading (102.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Sonning Common (35.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley | 1,132 | 41.4 | -11% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +7% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 758 | 61.0 | +32% |
| Caversham | 1,754 | 53.4 | +15% |
| Wokingham | 2,115 | 39.9 | -14% |
| Reading | 21,930 | 102.7 | +122% |
| Sonning Common | 209 | 35.0 | -24% |
| Shinfield | 353 | 51.8 | +12% |
Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst is the one area listed within Twyford (Wokingham), with 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | Neighbourhood | 10,378 | 502 | 48.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Twyford (Wokingham) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Orchard Estate | 18 |
| On or near Middlefields | 12 |
| On or near Polehampton Close | 12 |
| On or near Church Street | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Tag Lane | 9 |
| On or near Hinton Road | 8 |
| On or near Bath Road | 7 |
Of the 378 crimes in Twyford (Wokingham) with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 107 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Twyford (Wokingham) has an estimated population of 8,929 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Twyford (Wokingham) average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Twyford (Wokingham) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Twyford (Wokingham) a safe place to live?
Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,210th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Twyford (Wokingham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (103).
Is crime in Twyford (Wokingham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twyford (Wokingham) was almost unchanged on the year before: 413 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 409 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Twyford (Wokingham)?
About 8,929 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Twyford (Wokingham)?
Twyford (Wokingham) 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.