Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross, a built-up area within Wokingham, maintained a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2023—76.5% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national figures positions the area as significantly safer than the rest of the country. Violent crimes (10 incidents) accounted for 38.5% of total reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 34.6%) and other theft (3 incidents, 11.5%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct remain the most pressing concerns, even as the area’s overall safety profile outperforms the UK average. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased public activity potentially contributing to both anti-social behaviour and the decline in violent crimes. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime (only 5 incidents) indicates that the area’s infrastructure or community policing efforts may be effective in deterring theft. The UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.5 per 1,000, yet the area’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 demonstrates a 53% deficit, further reinforcing its comparative safety. These data points suggest that the area’s built-up character—likely a mix of residential and commercial zones—may influence crime dynamics differently than more rural or industrial regions. While the exact drivers of the 350% increase in anti-social behaviour remain unclear, the broader trend of sustained low crime rates highlights the area’s resilience relative to national benchmarks.

June 2023 saw a dramatic surge in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 2 to 9 incidents—a 350% increase—while violence and sexual offences declined by 28.6% (from 14 to 10). This shift in crime mix suggests a potential seasonal influence, as the start of summer may have altered local dynamics, such as increased public gatherings or changes in youth activity patterns. Other crime categories also showed notable movements: other theft and other crime both rose from zero to 3 and 1 respectively, marking 100% increases. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight areas requiring closer attention. The area’s violent crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) remains 73% below the UK average for that category, reinforcing its overall safety profile. Residents may find the 1-in-500 monthly exposure figure particularly useful for contextualising local risks in comparison to national trends.

Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross recorded a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, a 13.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.8. This monthly shift, while modest, reflects the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 30 days, translating to a local frequency of one crime for every 500 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure places the area’s crime profile in stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher risk. The population-scaled perspective underscores the relative safety of the area, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour remaining far below national benchmarks. For context, the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, while the area’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 demonstrates a 73% deficit. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community engagement or infrastructure—may contribute to the area’s lower crime exposure, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.