Wokingham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wokingham’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s status as a relatively safe local authority district, a position reinforced by its crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.8% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 — 47% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, its prevalence is lower than in many other parts of the country. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime, contributing 17.4% of total incidents at a rate of 0.8 per 1,000. This figure, though 19% above the UK average, is tempered by Wokingham’s broader safety context, which may reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.1% of all crimes, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 — 65% below the UK average. Seasonal factors in May, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and retail-related crimes. However, the overall stability of the crime rate suggests that Wokingham’s low levels of property crime and violent incidents are likely sustained by a combination of community engagement, effective policing, and the area’s character as a suburban district with limited exposure to high-risk environments.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime types, with bicycle theft surging by 57.1% (14 to 22 incidents). This increase may reflect seasonal changes, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, which could drive demand for cycling as a transport or leisure option. Other theft also rose by 37.7%, linked to retail activity or targeted opportunities in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 25.0%, due to reduced parking congestion or heightened awareness during warmer weather. Shoplifting remained 19% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with Wokingham’s overall safety profile. This discrepancy suggests that while the area is generally secure, certain retail environments may still present vulnerabilities. Residents might find the 19% above-UK-average shoplifting rate useful for understanding local retail security challenges.

Wokingham’s crime rate in May 2025 remained stable at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a -1.6% decrease from April’s 4.4 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall safety trends, though local factors may still influence specific crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 26 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within Wokingham’s population. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 231 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. With a population of 187,200, this monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s position as a safer-than-average locale. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly aggregate offers a broader perspective on how crime distributes across the community, reinforcing the significance of Wokingham’s sustained low rate relative to national benchmarks.