Winnersh Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

July 2025 marked a continuation of Winnersh's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents—38.4% below the UK average of 8.6. This built-up area within Wokingham, which lies in the commuter belt of Berkshire, has consistently maintained lower crime rates than national benchmarks, likely reflecting its mix of residential and commercial spaces alongside limited nightlife activity. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 20.7%. These figures align with summer patterns in similar urban areas, where increased outdoor activity and festivals may contribute to higher reports of violence. However, the rate of violent crime in Winnersh remains 18% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing may be at play. Property crimes, though lower than violent incidents, still accounted for 31% of all recorded crimes, with shoplifting and other thefts showing marked seasonal fluctuations. The absence of a major university or tourist hub in Winnersh may explain the relatively low rates of theft from the person or vehicle crime, which are common in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations. Seasonal context further supports this pattern: July, with its peak tourism and festivals, often sees a shift in crime types toward public order and anti-social behaviour, which rose to 20.7% of all incidents. While the overall rate remains below UK averages, the month's data highlights the need to monitor specific increases in certain categories, particularly as summer activities continue.

July 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 100% to 12 incidents. This increase aligns with summer festivals and extended daylight hours, which may contribute to heightened community interactions and minor disputes. Similarly, burglary and other theft rates each doubled from the previous month, though these remain low in absolute terms—1 burglary and 6 other thefts were recorded. The sharp decline in public order offences (down 85.7% to 1 incident) suggests a possible reduction in alcohol-fuelled incidents during the month. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, they were still 18% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, indicating local factors may mitigate some risks. Conversely, robbery rates in Winnersh were 82% above the UK average, though the absolute number remained small (2 incidents). This anomaly may be attributed to specific incidents rather than a broader trend. Residents might find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it could signal the need for targeted community engagement during peak summer events. The data also shows that Winnersh's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with property crimes (particularly shoplifting) at 69% below national rates. This suggests that local retail environments or policing strategies may be effective in deterring such offences, even during high-traffic periods.

The crime rate in Winnersh for July 2025 rose to 5.3 per 1,000 residents from 4.0 per 1,000 in June, a 31.7% increase. However, this still places the area well below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Winnersh recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low crime environment despite the month-on-month rise. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 188 residents, a rate that is significantly lower than many comparable urban areas. With a population of 10,897, the local context means that even small increases in specific categories can be more immediately noticeable to residents. The comparison to the UK average highlights Winnersh's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime rates, though the month-on-month increase raises questions about temporary factors—such as seasonal events or local incidents—that may have influenced the data. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area's crime levels remain manageable, with the 1-in-188 resident figure indicating that most residents experience little to no direct impact from crime. This context is critical for understanding that while the overall rate has risen slightly, the area still performs better than the national average, suggesting that underlying factors such as community engagement or effective policing are likely contributing to the overall trend.