Crime in Winnersh: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Winnersh in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Winnersh at a glance
- Crime trends in Winnersh
- Types of crime in Winnersh
- Winnersh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Winnersh
- Streets with the most crime in Winnersh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Winnersh
- Demographics of Winnersh
- Questions about crime in Winnersh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (218), shoplifting (96) and anti-social behaviour (49) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,158th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Winnersh | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 570 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,494 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Winnersh peaked in the year to August 2022 (602 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (468). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 570 | 49.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 468 | 40.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 552 | 48.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 555 | 48.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 602 | 52.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 589 | 51.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 562 | 48.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 503 | 43.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 576 | 50.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and criminal damage and arson (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 96 and other theft rose from 32 to 41, while anti-social behaviour fell from 61 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 218 | 19.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 8.4 | 8.5 | +146% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.1 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Winnersh; the highest is Reading (102.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Wokingham (39.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Winnersh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley | 1,132 | 41.4 | -17% |
| Wokingham | 2,115 | 39.9 | -19% |
| Shinfield | 353 | 51.8 | +4% |
| Twyford (Wokingham) | 413 | 46.3 | -7% |
| Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross | 439 | 40.1 | -19% |
| Reading | 21,930 | 102.7 | +107% |
| Caversham | 1,754 | 53.4 | +8% |
| Crowthorne | 789 | 49.4 | 0% |
Winnersh is the one area listed within Winnersh, with 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnersh | Neighbourhood | 11,494 | 570 | 49.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Winnersh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 68 |
| On or near Sadler'S Court | 66 |
| On or near Rainbow Park | 24 |
| On or near Reading Road | 16 |
| On or near Riverdene Drive | 16 |
| On or near Dolphin Close | 13 |
| On or near Wayside | 13 |
| On or near Bayley Court | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Wharfedale Road | 12 |
Of the 521 crimes in Winnersh with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 184 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Winnersh has an estimated population of 11,494 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Winnersh average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Winnersh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Winnersh a safe place to live?
Winnersh recorded 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,158th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Winnersh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 218 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (96).
Is crime in Winnersh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Winnersh was up 22% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 468 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Winnersh?
About 11,494 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Winnersh?
Winnersh 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.