Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross, a built-up area within Wokingham, recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, placing it 47.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks, a trend consistent with its likely character as a suburban or semi-rural locality with limited urban density. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.9% of total incidents (19 cases), followed by other theft (19.6%, 11 cases) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%, 7 cases). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to shifts in criminal activity, such as the rise in other theft, which could be linked to increased foot traffic in local businesses or public spaces. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average for this category, a pattern that may reflect the absence of high-risk environments typically associated with urban centres. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.3 per 1,000) further supports the idea of a community with fewer concentrated risk factors. While the 450% increase in other theft is a sharp contrast to the overall trend, it may be influenced by transient factors such as seasonal events or temporary changes in local demographics. The data suggests a generally stable crime environment, with fluctuations that align more closely with broader seasonal rhythms than with systemic issues.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 450% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 11 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity during the summer months or changes in local behaviour. Simultaneously, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, possibly linked to reduced car usage in warmer weather or increased security measures. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 (33.9% of total crimes) is 46% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a lower prevalence of violent incidents than expected for a built-up area. Conversely, other theft is 55% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may indicate specific vulnerabilities in local retail or community spaces. Residents might find the 450% rise in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it outpaces all other crime type changes in the month.

Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, a 55.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, still places the area 47.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while notable, reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national trends. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 232 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the area’s comparatively safe environment. When scaled to the population of 13,000, the 56 total crimes recorded represent a manageable burden for local services, particularly when contrasted with the UK’s broader crime profile. The shift from the previous month may reflect seasonal changes, such as the start of summer and increased foot traffic in public spaces, though no definitive causal factors are identified in the data.