Winnersh Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Winnersh’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 38.6% of all reported incidents—a figure that outpaces both property crimes and other categories. With a total crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remained 28.8% below the UK average of 7.3, a consistent trend that underscores its relatively safe urban profile. This dominance of violent crime, however, contrasts with the significant seasonal influences at play: the dark evenings of November, coupled with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, likely contributed to the sharp rise in shoplifting and the persistent presence of violence. While property crimes (25 incidents) and other theft (7) together accounted for 49.8% of all reports, the volatility in specific categories—such as the 43% above-UK-average shoplifting rate—highlights the need for targeted local strategies. Winnersh’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and retail zones, may explain the higher-than-average rates in shoplifting and burglary, though its lower violent crime rate suggests effective community policing or other localized factors. The month’s data, while showing a 49.9% increase from the previous month’s rate, still places the area firmly in the UK’s safer urban tier, a position that may be reinforced by its proximity to Wokingham’s broader infrastructure and services.

November 2025 marked a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 400% from 2 to 10 incidents, the largest single-month increase in the area’s recorded history. This spike, coupled with a 300% rise in burglary (from 1 to 4) and a 200% jump in drug-related offences (from 1 to 3), suggests a combination of seasonal and localized factors. While shoplifting’s 43% above-UK-average rate (0.9 vs 0.6 per 1,000) aligns with the retail activity typical of Black Friday, the simultaneous 62% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 9 to 4) may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. The area’s violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) remains 22% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Winnersh’s history of lower violent crime despite its urban character.

Winnersh's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 49.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.5. This upward trend, while modest compared to the UK average of 7.3, reflects localized shifts in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of crime in a built-up urban setting. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 191 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a small, densely populated area. This context is critical for residents: while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where property crimes and drug-related offences have shown notable growth.