Wargrave Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,185 residents, Wargrave recorded 10 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 people. This figure is 86.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The breakdown reveals that other theft (4 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) accounted for 80% of all crimes reported, with both categories significantly below UK averages. Other theft, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 22% below the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences (0.4 per 1,000) were 86% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which may contribute to burglary risks. However, the data shows no significant spikes in property crimes, suggesting that local measures or seasonal patterns may have mitigated risks. The low overall rate underscores Wargrave’s position as a low-crime built-up area within Wokingham, where community engagement and spatial characteristics likely play a role in maintaining safety. The absence of major violent or property crime clusters further supports this, with even burglary and criminal damage remaining well below national levels.

August 2025 saw a 33.3% increase in other theft (3 to 4 incidents) compared to July, though this category remains 22% below the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), both categories far below UK averages. The shift in crime mix shows a 25% increase in property crimes (6 incidents) relative to violent crimes (4 incidents), though this still reflects a broader trend of low overall crime. The significant decline in violence and sexual offences may reflect seasonal factors, as August is typically a time of reduced public gatherings and increased community oversight. The rate of violence and sexual offences (0.4 per 1,000) is 86% below the UK average, a disparity that could be attributed to Wargrave’s smaller population and lower levels of nightlife activity compared to larger urban centres. These figures provide a clear snapshot of the area’s crime dynamics, with property crimes dominating but remaining at a level that suggests effective local crime prevention strategies.

The crime rate in August 2025 (1.1 per 1,000) marked a 41.1% decline from July’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, Wargrave experienced roughly 0 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while statistically negligible, offers residents reassurance of the area’s safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 919 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 9,185, the 10 recorded crimes represent a minuscule fraction of the total population, further reinforcing the area’s status as a low-crime locality. This context is particularly meaningful for local residents, who may perceive crime as an infrequent or non-existent issue in their daily lives. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the potential impact of seasonal factors, as August’s lower crime rate may be linked to increased community vigilance or the temporary displacement of transient populations during the summer holidays. These figures, when scaled to the local population, underscore the effectiveness of Wargrave’s built-up area in maintaining a secure environment despite its proximity to larger urban centres.