Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross maintained a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wokingham continues to demonstrate a consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (32.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and criminal damage and arson (14.7%). These figures align with the area's likely mix of residential and commercial zones, where community engagement and local infrastructure may contribute to lower rates of more severe crimes. Seasonal factors in May—such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though these remain well below UK averages. The relatively low rate of property crimes, particularly vehicle crime and burglary, further supports the area's character as a place with strong community cohesion and limited opportunities for opportunistic theft. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the interplay between local conditions and national trends highlights the unique dynamics of this built-up area within Wokingham.

The month-on-month changes in May 2025 reveal a mixed picture of crime trends. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 31.3%, from 16 to 11 incidents, marking the most significant drop among all categories. This decline may reflect seasonal factors such as the end of the academic term or reduced outdoor activity during May's variable weather. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 cases, suggesting a possible link to increased outdoor socialising or unseasonal weather conditions affecting property maintenance. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from 10 to 6 incidents, potentially indicating a response to local community initiatives or increased police visibility. The area's rate for violence and sexual offences remains 68% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting its continued divergence from national trends. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic interplay between local conditions and broader crime patterns, even in an area with historically low crime rates.

The area's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a slight decline of 2.6% compared to the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This small decrease aligns with the generally stable trend observed in this built-up area within Wokingham. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31 days of May, reflecting a low but consistent level of reported incidents. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 382 residents over the course of the month. Given the area's population of 13,000, this monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher risk. The data suggests that the area's characteristics—possibly a mix of residential and commercial zones with established community structures—contribute to its lower crime profile, though seasonal factors like extended evenings in May may influence local activity patterns.