Wokingham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wokingham’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the country. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (281 incidents, 34.1% of total), shoplifting (154 incidents, 18.7%), and anti-social behaviour (103 incidents, 12.5%). These patterns align with Wokingham’s character as a commuter belt suburb with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where retail presence and public spaces may contribute to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and spring weather—likely influenced activity levels, with increased outdoor engagement potentially linked to higher reports of violence and public order offences. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting effective policing or community factors. Violent crime rates were 43% below the UK average, while shoplifting was 21% above, suggesting a nuanced interplay between local conditions and national trends. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further support the notion of a low-risk environment, though the surge in bicycle theft highlights a specific vulnerability. As a largely suburban area with access to London and surrounding towns, Wokingham’s crime profile is shaped by both local demographics and broader regional dynamics, with the month’s data illustrating a balance between stability and emerging concerns.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft, theft from the person, and robbery, with bicycle theft rising by 366.7% (from 3 to 14 incidents) and theft from the person doubling from 0 to 4. These jumps, though statistically significant, remain isolated within a broader context of overall crime being 42.9% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (34.1% of total), were 43% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000, while shoplifting (18.7% of total) was 21% above the UK rate of 0.7 per 1,000. This suggests a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes outpacing property crimes—a trend possibly linked to seasonal factors like the Easter period. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 57.1%, and drugs-related crimes dropped by 36.4%, indicating some areas of decline. For residents, the surge in bicycle theft may prompt closer attention to securing personal property during the spring months.

Wokingham’s crime rate in April 2025 rose 6.8% from the previous month’s 4.1 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend. However, this remains 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of crime compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when considered alongside the local population of 187,200, illustrates that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The modest increase from March may reflect seasonal factors, such as the Easter period and heightened outdoor activity, though no definitive causal link can be drawn without further analysis.