Wargrave Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wargrave’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 81.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in property crime categories. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.8% of reported incidents (4 cases), though this category remains 84% below the UK average. Other theft (23.1%) and criminal damage (15.4%) followed, both significantly lower than national figures. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Wargrave’s built-up area within Wokingham likely benefits from its suburban character, with lower population density and fewer commercial hubs than larger urban centres, contributing to its comparatively low crime profile. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, such as burglary or vehicle-related offences, further underscores the area’s stability. While direct causal links, the alignment with seasonal factors suggests that community-focused policing and local initiatives may play a role in maintaining this low crime environment. The combination of geographic isolation from major urban areas and a relatively small population appears to create a crime profile that diverges sharply from national averages, particularly in violent and property-related categories.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft increasing by 200% compared to October (1 to 3 cases), suggesting a possible link to Black Friday shopping activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 50% (from 8 to 4 cases), a trend that may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced social interaction during the month. The area’s performance in specific categories is striking: violence and sexual offences remain 84% below the UK average, while other theft is 45% below national levels. Anti-social behaviour and burglary both saw 100% increases from zero to one case each, though these remain well below UK averages (91% and 68% below, respectively). The most surprising deviation is possession of weapons, which is 67% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000), though the single reported case is insufficient to draw definitive conclusions. Residents may find the 200% rise in other theft particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for vigilance during high-traffic shopping periods. The balance between violent and property crime also shifted slightly, with property crimes now comprising 53.8% of total incidents (6 out of 11), compared to 46.2% for violent crimes. This mix aligns with the area’s suburban nature, where property-related offences are more common than in densely populated urban centres.

Wargrave’s crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month (1.4 per 1,000), indicating no significant month-on-month fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, must be contextualised within the local population of 9,185. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 707 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. This statistic suggests that residents face a far lower risk of experiencing crime than the average UK resident, who would encounter a crime roughly every 130 residents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s safety: with only 13 total crimes reported, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected is minimal. While the UK average crime rate is 7.6 per 1,000, Wargrave’s figure is so far below this threshold that it effectively represents a different risk profile. The stability of the crime rate between October and November also implies that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—are maintaining consistent outcomes. The low exposure rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in violent or property crime, further positions Wargrave as an outlier in the national crime profile, where most areas experience significantly higher rates of theft, violence, and public order offences.