Wokingham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wokingham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This sustained underperformance relative to national figures reflects the area's character as a largely suburban district with strong community engagement and limited high-density urban zones. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (12.4%), and shoplifting (9.1%), all of which remained significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors appear to have shaped patterns, with Black Friday shopping likely contributing to shoplifting incidents, while the onset of dark evenings may have influenced anti-social behaviour rates. Violence and sexual offences, though the largest single category, were 53% below the UK average for this category, consistent with Wokingham's generally low levels of violent crime. The absence of major industrial or commercial hubs may help explain the relatively low rates of vehicle crime and burglary compared to more densely populated areas. This data suggests a community where crime prevention efforts, including targeted policing and community outreach, have effectively mitigated risks, though seasonal fluctuations continue to influence specific crime types.

November 2024 saw significant declines in several crime categories, including a 77.8% drop in bicycle theft compared to October, likely reflecting reduced cycling activity during darker evenings. Other crime fell by 71.4%, and robbery decreased by 57.1%, indicating potential improvements in targeted interventions or community awareness. Meanwhile, burglary increased by 96.4%, rising from 28 to 55 incidents, though this remains 3% below the UK average for burglary. This uptick may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased home occupancy during the holiday period or targeted criminal activity in suburban areas. Theft from the person rose by 37.5%, possibly tied to Black Friday shopping activity, though it remains 52% below the UK average. Shoplifting rates (9.1% of total crimes) were 57% below the UK average, suggesting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic compared to other regions. The persistent gap between Wokingham and UK averages for most categories highlights the area's generally safer profile, though the burglary increase warrants monitoring for potential shifts in criminal activity patterns.

Wokingham's crime rate in November 2024 was 3.7 per 1,000, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.9 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with roughly 23 crimes reported per day on average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 269 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk environment compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population of 187,200, this means fewer than 1,000 residents would have encountered a crime during November. The daily crime count, while providing a tangible measure of local activity, must be contextualised within Wokingham's suburban nature, where lower population density and community-focused policing likely contribute to reduced crime exposure. The comparison to the UK average further illustrates the area's distinct profile: for instance, anti-social behaviour rates were 55% below the national average, suggesting effective local initiatives in managing public order. These statistics illustrate a community where crime prevention strategies, combined with the area's demographic characteristics, have created a consistently safer environment than the national average, even as specific categories like burglary show occasional fluctuations.