Wokingham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wokingham's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.8% below the UK average of 8.6. This continued performance reinforces the area's status as a relatively safe local authority district compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and shoplifting (10.1%). These figures align with Wokingham's profile as a commuter-oriented town with a mix of suburban and semi-rural characteristics, where property crimes tend to be lower than in densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors in July — including the peak of summer tourism, school holidays, and festival events — may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though these remain well below UK averages. The overall crime profile shows a balanced distribution between violent and property crimes, with no single category dominating the data. This suggests a diverse range of challenges, from public order issues to retail-related theft. The lower-than-average rates for burglary (63% below UK average) and vehicle crime (49% below) may reflect Wokingham's emphasis on community policing and its relatively low density of high-risk areas such as nightlife hubs. These trends are consistent with the area's broader pattern of maintaining a safer environment than the UK average, even during periods of increased activity.

The most striking month-on-month shift in July 2025 was the 35.1% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from 111 to 150. This surge may partly explain the broader pattern of property crime remaining relatively stable despite a 25.4% rise in criminal damage and arson. Bicycle theft dropped by 68.2% to seven incidents, a decline that could reflect heightened awareness during peak summer tourism or increased security measures at local festivals. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of total crimes, remained 51% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary's 28.6% increase to 27 incidents suggests potential vulnerabilities in residential areas during the summer months. The sharp drop in theft from the person — 50% fewer incidents — may indicate effective policing during high-traffic events.

Wokingham's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. Daily crime data shows an average of 26 reported incidents per day, a figure that may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial zones. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 230 residents — a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. With a population of 187,200, this translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents, though targeted areas may experience higher concentrations. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, highlighting Wokingham's consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends.