Wokingham Crime Overview
Wokingham is among the top 5 safest medium-sized towns in the South East, and among the top 20 safest overall out of the UK's medium-sized towns. The overall crime rate in Wokingham in 2020 was 42 crimes per 1,000 people.
The most common crimes in Wokingham are violence and sexual offences, with 647 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 19% higher than 2019's figure of 525 offences and a difference of 3.38 from 2019's crime rate of 15. Wokingham's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 6 offences recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
Wokingham Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Wokingham This Year
| Wokingham | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 303 | 8.39 |
| Bicycle Theft | 48 | 1.33 |
| Burglary | 80 | 2.22 |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 178 | 4.93 |
| Drugs | 61 | 1.69 |
| Other Crime | 35 | 0.97 |
| Other Theft | 108 | 2.99 |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.17 |
| Public Order | 110 | 3.05 |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.22 |
| Shoplifting | 89 | 2.46 |
| Theft From the Person | 29 | 0.80 |
| Vehicle Crime | 114 | 3.16 |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 647 | 17.92 |
Wokingham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.64 | 0.78 | 0.58 | 0.97 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.36 | 0.28 | 0.17 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.0 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Robbery | 0.42 | 0.17 | 0.30 | 0.22 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1.0 | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.7 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.2 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8 | 13 | 15 | 18 | Getting worse |
Comparing Wokingham to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Towns | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wokingham | 41.90 | - |
| Coventry | 71.50 | 41% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 73.99 | 43% more dangerous |
| Kirklees | 74.23 | 44% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 77.18 | 46% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 79.19 | 47% more dangerous |
| London | 80.70 | 48% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 89.02 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 91.57 | 54% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 91.90 | 54% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 102.51 | 59% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 105.94 | 60% more dangerous |
Crime in Wokingham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wokingham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Wokingham saw a 400% increase in other crime. Wokingham saw a large fall in burglary during November, when it fell by 87% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -14% | -38% | -45% | -6% | +13% | +150% | -4% | +15% | +133% |
| Bicycle Theft | -29% | - | - | - | -25% | -50% | -17% | -33% | +300% |
| Burglary | -56% | -81% | -22% | - | - | -71% | -20% | -72% | -87% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -29% | -60% | -7% | -30% | -5% | +25% | +79% | - | +31% |
| Drugs | +33% | +200% | +100% | +17% | +150% | +50% | +17% | -50% | -50% |
| Other Crime | -75% | +50% | +400% | +67% | +400% | +300% | - | +100% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -75% | -45% | -57% | -20% | -35% | -57% | -42% | +44% | -13% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Public Order | +120% | -63% | +86% | +300% | +120% | +100% | +33% | +120% | -10% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | -67% | - | +200% | -50% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -50% | -74% | -64% | -42% | +100% | +83% | -70% | -64% | -63% |
| Theft From the Person | -25% | - | - | +300% | +50% | - | +100% | - | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -78% | - | -67% | - | -40% | - | -19% | +283% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +2% | -29% | +111% | +49% | +95% | +15% | +24% | +2% | +56% |
Wokingham's Population Centres
| Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference from Wokingham | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earley | 1,175 | 35 | 21% safer |
| Finchampstead | 384 | 31 | 35% safer |
| Shinfield | 720 | 49 | 15% more dangerous |
| Winnersh | 465 | 45 | 6% more dangerous |
| Woodley | 908 | 32 | 31% safer |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Wokingham
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Wokingham's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Mar 2021