Winnersh Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Winnersh’s crime rate in May 2025 was 3.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. For a population of 10,897, this translates to 34 total crimes, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to criminal activity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.1% of all incidents (15 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 23.5%). These patterns may be influenced by Winnersh’s status as a built-up area within Wokingham, where community engagement and infrastructure likely mitigate some forms of crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: longer evenings and bank holidays in May may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, while the drop in shoplifting could reflect reduced retail activity during the month. Violent crimes, though the highest category, remain significantly below the UK average for this type, suggesting that local policing or demographic factors—such as a lower proportion of transient populations—may contribute to this trend. The relatively low rates of property crimes (8 incidents, 23.5% of total) further support the idea that Winnersh’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may foster environments where crime is less likely to escalate into more severe forms. This data reinforces Winnersh’s position as a comparatively safe area within a region that typically experiences higher crime rates.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to April, with anti-social behaviour surging by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 1 to 2). This contrasted with sharp declines in shoplifting (-75.0%) and criminal damage and arson (-50.0%). The rise in anti-social behaviour, though still 51% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), may partly reflect the influence of longer evenings and bank holidays, which can amplify outdoor socialising. Meanwhile, the drop in shoplifting could be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during May’s quieter retail period. Violent crimes, which accounted for 44.1% of all incidents, remained 51% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000), a trend that may reflect the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing strategies.

Winnersh’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 12.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported in Winnersh over the 31 days of May, translating to roughly one incident for every 321 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, contextualising the 34 total crimes within the population of 10,897. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the reported incidents, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected remains relatively low. This is consistent with Winnersh’s status as a built-up area within Wokingham, where infrastructure and community policing likely contribute to sustained safety metrics.