Winnersh Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Winnersh's February 2026 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 represents a 34.4% deficit compared to the UK average of 6.4, underscoring the area's consistently lower crime profile. The month's most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 28.3% of total), though this category's rate of 1.2 per 1,000 remains 48% below the UK average. Public order offences (6 incidents, 13.0%) and shoplifting (6 incidents, 13.0%) followed as the next most common categories, with the latter's rate only 3% above the UK average. This pattern reflects Winnersh's character as a built-up area within Wokingham, where retail presence likely contributes to shoplifting rates but also where community cohesion may help suppress more severe crimes. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may explain the relatively low overall crime rate. increase from January's 3.3 per 1,000 suggests some local factors are driving recent fluctuations. The area's crime picture contrasts with the UK average in key ways: while property crimes (20 incidents) remain below national levels, violent crime rates are significantly lower, indicating a broader safety advantage. This dynamic is consistent with Winnersh's role as a semi-urban area with mixed residential and commercial land use, where localized initiatives and community engagement likely play a role in maintaining lower crime rates despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

Violence and sexual offences fell by 18.8% (from 16 to 13 incidents), marking the most significant decrease in the month. This decline aligns with the pre-spring lull typical of winter months.2 per 1,000 remains 48% below the UK average for this category. Conversely, burglary and public order offences both doubled compared to January, with 3 burglaries (up from 1) and 6 public order incidents (up from 2). These increases may partly explain the overall rate rise, though they remain isolated spikes in an otherwise stable crime picture. Vehicle crime surged by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents), a shift that could reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle presence in the built-up area. Residents may find the 34.4% gap between Winnersh's rate and the UK average a reassuring indicator of local safety, despite these concentrated increases.

Winnersh's crime rate in February 2026 rose 27.9% compared to 3.3 per 1,000 in January. below the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure consistent with the area's built-up character and lower population density relative to major urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests most residents experience low direct risk but highlights the need for sustained community vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals a combination of local patterns and national trends: while property crimes remain lower than the UK average, violent crime rates are significantly below national figures, reflecting Winnersh's relatively stable social fabric despite the recent upward trend in public order offences. This contrast with the UK average underscores the importance of localized factors in shaping crime profiles, particularly in areas with mixed residential and commercial land use.