Wargrave Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wargrave, just 1.9 crimes were reported in July 2025, a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 0.06 crimes per resident, significantly lower than the average UK resident’s exposure. The area’s crime profile reveals a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.3% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 29.4%. These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of a rural built-up area, where July’s peak tourism and summer festivals may heighten visibility of certain crimes. However, the overall rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s character as a low-density, community-focused neighbourhood with limited commercial activity. The dominance of violent crimes may partly reflect the area’s proximity to Wokingham’s urban core, where transient populations during summer months could contribute to higher rates of targeted offences. Property crimes, though lower than the UK average, show a slight skew toward non-residential targets, with criminal damage and arson rising sharply compared to other thefts. This pattern may be consistent with seasonal factors such as increased outdoor events and temporary structures, which could create opportunities for vandalism.

July 2025 saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge aligns with the summer season’s heightened outdoor activity, including festivals and events that may inadvertently create vulnerabilities for property damage. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, from 4 to 1 incident, potentially reflecting the dispersal of transient populations during school holidays. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, decreased by 25% compared to the previous month, suggesting a possible correlation with the timing of local festivals that may have drawn law enforcement attention. Bicycle theft rose by 100% to one incident, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 25%. This could indicate increased cycling during summer months, though the absolute number remains low given Wargrave’s population. The area’s crime mix shows a 77% gap below the UK average for violent crimes, yet bicycle theft sits 25% above the national benchmark—a contrast that underscores the unique local dynamics influencing crime patterns.

July 2025’s crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.6% decline from June’s 2.1, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 540 residents, a figure that contextualises the risk as exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime statistics show an average of one incident per day, a rate that is significantly tempered by the area’s small population and rural character. When scaled to the local context, this means a resident in Wargrave faces a 0.06% chance of being directly involved in a crime each day, a figure that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 0.8% per day. The area’s population size—just over 9,000 residents—further amplifies the impact of even minor fluctuations, as seen in the 400% rise in criminal damage and arson. This highlights the sensitivity of small communities to specific events, such as the increased presence of temporary structures or outdoor events during peak summer. Despite these localized spikes, the overall crime rate remains firmly below the UK average, illustrating the effectiveness of community policing and the inherent low-density nature of the area in mitigating crime exposure.