Crime in Wrecclesham: statistics, rates and trends
239 crimes were recorded in Wrecclesham in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wrecclesham at a glance
- Crime trends in Wrecclesham
- Types of crime in Wrecclesham
- Wrecclesham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wrecclesham
- Streets with the most crime in Wrecclesham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wrecclesham
- Population and deprivation in Wrecclesham
- Questions about crime in Wrecclesham
- About this data
239 crimes were recorded in Wrecclesham in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 107 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wrecclesham has the 1,395th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wrecclesham | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 239 | 5,896 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.1 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,496 | 134,284 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wrecclesham was highest in the year to July 2018 (355 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (192). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 239 | 28.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 192 | 22.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 255 | 30.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 194 | 22.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 201 | 23.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 284 | 33.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 355 | 41.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 273 | 32.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 355 | 41.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wrecclesham 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 anti-social behaviour (+63%) and violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in public order (-19%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 12.6 | 0.37 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 5.2 | 0.34 | +63% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -19% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -19% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.3 | 0.16 | +267% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +43% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wrecclesham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrecclesham recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wrecclesham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrecclesham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wrecclesham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrecclesham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wrecclesham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrecclesham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wrecclesham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrecclesham recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wrecclesham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrecclesham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wrecclesham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wrecclesham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wrecclesham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrecclesham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wrecclesham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrecclesham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wrecclesham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrecclesham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wrecclesham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrecclesham recorded 2 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wrecclesham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wrecclesham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | +103% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 442 | 36.3 | +29% |
| Aldershot | 3,814 | 86.3 | +207% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | +39% |
| Fleet | 1,797 | 45.4 | +61% |
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +147% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,377 | 48.7 | +73% |
| Hindhead | 245 | 42.6 | +52% |
1 areas within Wrecclesham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Farnham Rowledge had the highest rate (30.8 per 1,000) and Farnham Rowledge the lowest (30.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Rowledge | Neighbourhood | 7,099 | 219 | 30.8 |
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 Wrecclesham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Court | 14 |
| On or near Kingfisher Road | 14 |
| On or near St Peter'S Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Gardener'S Hill Road | 11 |
| On or near Westfield Lane | 11 |
| On or near Wey Meadow Close | 10 |
| On or near Beldham Road | 9 |
| On or near Greenfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
| On or near Bell Lane | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrecclesham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 22.6% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
Wrecclesham has an estimated population of 8,496. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrecclesham sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wrecclesham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Wrecclesham a safe place to live?
Wrecclesham recorded 28.1 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 Wrecclesham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Wrecclesham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wrecclesham was up 24% on the year before: 239 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 192 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wrecclesham?
Wrecclesham is policed by Surrey. 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 Wrecclesham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.