Twyford Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Twyford (Wokingham) experienced a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per day for the area’s 9,113 residents, a level that suggests a relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks. The most common crime type was shoplifting, which accounted for 35.3% of all reported incidents (12 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (23.5%, 8 cases) and robbery (11.8%, 4 cases). These patterns align with Twyford’s character as a built-up area within Wokingham, where retail activity and community dynamics may influence crime trends. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the sharp rise in robbery and public order offences suggests that targeted interventions may be needed in specific areas. The contrast between shoplifting’s above-average rate and the significantly lower rates of violence and sexual offences highlights the area’s unique profile, where property-related crimes dominate but violent crime remains well below the national average. This balance underscores the importance of tailored strategies to address local crime drivers while maintaining the area’s overall safety.

January 2026 saw significant shifts in Twyford’s crime profile, with robbery incidents surging by 300% (from 1 to 4) and public order offences doubling (from 1 to 3). These increases contrast with a 50% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 16 to 8. The sharp rise in shoplifting—though still a major category—was tempered by a 14.3% decline, suggesting ongoing efforts to curb retail theft. Shoplifting remains 128% above the UK average (1.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), while violence and sexual offences are 64% below the national rate (0.9 vs 2.5 per 1,000). Residents may find the 12 shoplifting incidents particularly relevant, as they account for 35.3% of all reported crimes. Other categories, such as bicycle theft (100% above UK average) and criminal damage (79% below), highlight the area’s unique risk profile. These fluctuations suggest that while some crime types are stabilising, others require closer monitoring.

Twyford’s January 2026 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for local residents. When scaled to the population of 9,113, this means that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 268 residents—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low risk profile of Twyford compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that the area’s crime burden remains well below the UK norm, with the 3.7-per-1,000 rate representing a 45.6% gap from the national average. Such statistics suggest that while crime is not absent, its impact is proportionally minimal for Twyford’s residents.