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Crime in Earley

Earley had 182 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 77.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 17 Wokingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% above the middle Wokingham area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

RG6, Wokingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Earley

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77.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 17Wokingham rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common66 in 3 months

Month by month

59 Mar 30 Apr 56 May 70 Jun 64 Jul 48 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Earley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6636%
shoplifting3218%
anti-social behaviour1810%
criminal damage169%
theft116%
public order116%
vehicle crime74%
burglary74%

Earley against Wokingham

TypeEarley per 1,000Middle Wokingham areaChange
Violence28.219.8▲ 69%
Burglary32.1–
Vehicle crime32.8▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour7.77.2–
Theft and robbery8.15.3▲ 27%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Katesgrove294.6▲ 7%
Kennet Island143.4▼ 12%
Newtown122.8▲ 6%
Whitley91.2▲ 5%
Earley77.8▲ 26%
Lower Earley65.2▲ 17%
Woodley64.5▲ 25%
See every Wokingham area ranked on the crime in Wokingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Earley a safe area?

Earley had about 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 17 Wokingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Earley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (66), followed by shoplifting (32) and anti-social behaviour (18).