Crime in Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,115 crimes were recorded in Wokingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wokingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Wokingham
- Types of crime in Wokingham
- Wokingham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wokingham
- Streets with the most crime in Wokingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wokingham
- Demographics of Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Wokingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (872), anti-social behaviour (249) and other theft (188) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,287th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,115 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.9 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 52,977 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wokingham peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,982 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,065). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,115 | 39.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,371 | 44.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,438 | 46.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,982 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,482 | 46.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,391 | 45.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,251 | 42.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,192 | 41.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,065 | 39.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 183 |
| July 2026 | 207 |
| June 2026 | 198 |
| May 2026 | 186 |
| April 2026 | 153 |
| March 2026 | 176 |
| February 2026 | 191 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 171 |
| November 2025 | 159 |
| October 2025 | 181 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (83% below) and drugs (79% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 39 to 64 and vehicle crime rose from 149 to 177, while shoplifting fell from 339 to 78 and anti-social behaviour fell from 302 to 249.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 872 | 16.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 249 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Other theft | 188 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 177 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 146 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 94 | 1.8 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 1.5 | 8.5 | -77% |
| Other crime | 64 | 1.2 | 2.1 | +64% |
| Drugs | 37 | 0.7 | 3.3 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wokingham; the highest is Bracknell (79.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) (36.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | +24% |
| Crowthorne | 789 | 49.4 | +24% |
| Woodley | 1,132 | 41.4 | +4% |
| Bracknell | 6,556 | 79.2 | +98% |
| Shinfield | 353 | 51.8 | +30% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 731 | 36.4 | -9% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | +20% |
| Twyford (Wokingham) | 413 | 46.3 | +16% |
Of the 6 areas within Wokingham, Wescott had the highest crime rate (75.4 per 1,000) and Evendons the lowest (27.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wescott | Neighbourhood | 10,869 | 820 | 75.4 |
| Barkham & Arborfield | Neighbourhood | 8,820 | 454 | 51.5 |
| Norreys | Neighbourhood | 9,439 | 411 | 43.5 |
| Emmbrook | Neighbourhood | 11,134 | 473 | 42.5 |
| Finchampstead | Neighbourhood | 12,344 | 471 | 38.2 |
| Evendons | Neighbourhood | 9,749 | 267 | 27.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Wokingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Market Square | 54 |
| On or near Beechey Place | 48 |
| On or near Park Lane | 39 |
| On or near Peach Street | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Acre Drive | 28 |
| On or near Summerfield Close | 27 |
| On or near Firs Close | 26 |
Of the 1,866 crimes in Wokingham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 249 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 699 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 581 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 269 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 102 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Wokingham has an estimated population of 52,977 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.3%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wokingham average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wokingham a safe place to live?
Wokingham recorded 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,287th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 872 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (249).
Is crime in Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wokingham was down 11% on the year before: 2,115 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wokingham?
About 52,977 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wokingham?
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.