Shinfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Shinfield's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 52.2% of all reported incidents. With a total of 23 crimes recorded, the area maintains a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents—56.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores Shinfield's relatively low crime environment, though the dominance of violent crime highlights specific challenges. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences, at 1.7 per 1,000, remain 34% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000) also fall significantly short of national benchmarks. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday likely contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns, with increased foot traffic and evening activities potentially influencing both violent and property-related incidents. However, the area's overall safety profile, particularly in relation to anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 91% and 79% below UK averages respectively, suggests a community that may be effectively managing local tensions. The low incidence of property crimes, such as other theft and criminal damage, further reinforces the idea that Shinfield's built-up area within Wokingham benefits from a combination of community vigilance and geographical characteristics that limit opportunities for such offences. While the dominance of violent crime requires attention, the broader context of Shinfield's crime picture illustrates a place where local initiatives and environmental factors likely play a significant role in maintaining a relatively safe environment.

November 2025 saw a 200.0% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average for this category by 48%. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences increased by 33.3%, with 12 reported incidents—34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both saw sharp declines, falling by 83.3% and 80.0% respectively, reflecting a marked shift in crime patterns. These changes suggest a combination of factors, including seasonal dynamics such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which may have influenced both increases and decreases in specific crime types. Residents may find the reduction in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential improvement in community safety during peak shopping and festive periods.

Shinfield's crime rate for November 2025 fell to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 28.0% decrease from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in local policing data, where seasonal factors and community initiatives may play a role. Over the course of November, the area experienced an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, remains a point of interest for local authorities. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 312 residents over the month, highlighting the relatively low incidence of crime in comparison to larger urban centres. The population context further underscores the area's safety profile, with Shinfield's 7,175 residents experiencing significantly fewer incidents than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure, while a snapshot, provides residents with a tangible sense of the crime profile they navigate daily.