Crime in Twyford (Wokingham): statistics, rates and trends
435 crimes were recorded in Twyford (Wokingham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Twyford (Wokingham)
- Questions about crime in Twyford (Wokingham)
- About this data
435 crimes were recorded in Twyford (Wokingham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Twyford (Wokingham) has the 1,178th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Twyford (Wokingham) | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 435 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,929 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Twyford (Wokingham) was highest in the year to July 2026 (435 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (349). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 435 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 394 | 44.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 349 | 39.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 399 | 44.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 367 | 41.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 367 | 41.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 393 | 44.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 351 | 39.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 399 | 44.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Twyford (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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+84%) and vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-53%) and burglary (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 13.8 | 0.40 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 12.8 | 1.54 | +84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.4 | 0.64 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -37% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.4 | 0.35 | +31% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -48% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +38% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +233% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 0.75 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Twyford (Wokingham)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 28.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Twyford (Wokingham)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Twyford (Wokingham)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Twyford (Wokingham)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 34 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 53% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Twyford (Wokingham)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Twyford (Wokingham)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Twyford (Wokingham)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Twyford (Wokingham)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Twyford (Wokingham)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Twyford (Wokingham)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Twyford (Wokingham)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Twyford (Wokingham)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Twyford (Wokingham)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Twyford (Wokingham) 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Twyford (Wokingham)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Twyford (Wokingham), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Twyford (Wokingham).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley | 1,140 | 41.7 | -14% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -2% |
| Henley-on-Thames | 749 | 60.2 | +24% |
| Caversham | 1,748 | 53.2 | +9% |
| Wokingham | 2,100 | 39.6 | -19% |
| Reading | 21,940 | 102.8 | +111% |
| Sonning Common | 207 | 34.7 | -29% |
| Shinfield | 347 | 50.9 | +5% |
1 areas within Twyford (Wokingham), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst had the highest rate (50.0 per 1,000) and Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst the lowest (50.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twyford, Ruscombe & Hurst | Neighbourhood | 10,378 | 519 | 50.0 |
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 Twyford (Wokingham) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 121 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Orchard Estate | 19 |
| On or near Middlefields | 13 |
| On or near Polehampton Close | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Bath Road | 9 |
| On or near Church Street | 8 |
| On or near Tag Lane | 8 |
| On or near Burton Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Twyford (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 41.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 105 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 10.6% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 7.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Twyford (Wokingham) has an estimated population of 8,929. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Twyford (Wokingham) sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Twyford (Wokingham) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Twyford (Wokingham) a safe place to live?
Twyford (Wokingham) recorded 48.7 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 Twyford (Wokingham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (114).
Is crime in Twyford (Wokingham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Twyford (Wokingham) was up 10% on the year before: 435 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 394 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Twyford (Wokingham)?
Twyford (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 Twyford (Wokingham). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.