Crime in Wrecclesham: statistics, rates and trends
244 crimes were recorded in Wrecclesham in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wrecclesham
- Questions about crime in Wrecclesham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (109), anti-social behaviour (42) and public order (19) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,378th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wrecclesham | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 244 | 5,917 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.7 | 44.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,496 | 134,284 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wrecclesham peaked in the year to August 2020 (343 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 244 | 28.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 197 | 23.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 253 | 29.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 192 | 22.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 202 | 23.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 281 | 33.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 343 | 40.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 291 | 34.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 333 | 39.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and violence and sexual offences (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 30 to 42 and violence and sexual offences rose from 81 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 109 | 12.8 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 4.9 | 15.4 | +40% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Wrecclesham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wrecclesham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | +97% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | +27% |
| Aldershot | 3,808 | 86.2 | +200% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | +36% |
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | +58% |
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +134% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | +72% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | +59% |
Farnham Rowledge is the one area listed within Wrecclesham, with 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Rowledge | Neighbourhood | 7,099 | 222 | 31.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Wrecclesham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Court” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Court | 18 |
| On or near Gardener'S Hill Road | 12 |
| On or near St Peter'S Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Kingfisher Road | 11 |
| On or near Westfield Lane | 11 |
| On or near Beldham Road | 10 |
| On or near Wey Meadow Close | 9 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Greenfield Road | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 7 |
Of the 202 crimes in Wrecclesham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
Wrecclesham has an estimated population of 8,496 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (9.2%, against 18.2%) and less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wrecclesham average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wrecclesham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wrecclesham a safe place to live?
Wrecclesham recorded 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,378th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wrecclesham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 109 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Wrecclesham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wrecclesham was up 24% on the year before: 244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 197 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wrecclesham?
About 8,496 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wrecclesham?
Wrecclesham is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.