Crime in Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends

2,100 crimes were recorded in Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 869 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wokingham has the 1,307th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wokingham was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,926 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,050). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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. The largest increases were in other crime (+74%) and burglary (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-78%) and robbery (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wokingham

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wokingham recorded 869 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wokingham

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wokingham recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wokingham

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wokingham recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wokingham

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wokingham recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wokingham

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wokingham recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wokingham

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wokingham recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wokingham

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wokingham recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wokingham

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wokingham recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wokingham

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wokingham recorded 66 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 74% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wokingham

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wokingham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wokingham

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wokingham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wokingham

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wokingham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wokingham

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wokingham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wokingham

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wokingham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Wokingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wokingham.

6 areas within Wokingham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wescott had the highest rate (72.5 per 1,000) and Evendons the lowest (26.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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.

Wokingham has an estimated population of 52,977. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wokingham sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wokingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.