Twyford (Wokingham) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Twyford (Wokingham) maintained a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national context. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (30% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (17.5%) and shoplifting (12.5%). These figures suggest that public order issues and non-violent property crimes dominate the local crime picture, a pattern consistent with built-up areas where community dynamics and local policing strategies may influence reporting trends. Seasonal factors in November, such as the onset of darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, may have influenced anti-social behaviour rates. Conversely, the drop in violence and sexual offences—down 30% from the previous month—could be linked to the end of term activities or reduced public gatherings. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting, vehicle crime, and theft from the person may reflect local initiatives, such as increased surveillance in retail zones or community engagement efforts. These patterns illustrate that while Twyford’s crime profile is shaped by broader national trends, specific local factors appear to contribute to its distinct profile.

November saw a marked decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 30% compared to the previous month, from 10 to 7 incidents. This decline may partly explain the overall crime rate’s slight increase, as other categories like anti-social behaviour surged by 140%, rising from 5 to 12 cases. The drop in violence is particularly notable, as Twyford’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 13% below the UK average, with 5 incidents reported—though this category remained a concern given the proximity of Black Friday shopping events. Vehicle crime also dropped by 32% compared to the UK average, suggesting that local measures or seasonal factors, such as reduced car usage during darker evenings, may have contributed to this trend. These shifts highlight a combination of specific incidents and broader patterns, with some areas of the crime profile aligning closely with national trends while others diverge.

Twyford’s crime rate in November 2024 rose slightly by 2.6% compared to the previous month, from 4.3 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. While this represents a small upward shift, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that may appear modest but reflects the relatively low volume of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure metric indicates that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This rate, when compared to the UK average, underscores Twyford’s position as a safer area, even as minor fluctuations occur. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the risk of encountering crime here is considerably lower than the national average, which may be influenced by the area’s characteristics, such as its proximity to Wokingham’s urban infrastructure and potential community-focused policing efforts.