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Crime in Shinfield

Shinfield had 147 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 76.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 17 Wokingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% above the middle Wokingham area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

RG2, Wokingham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shinfield

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76.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 17Wokingham rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common38 in 3 months

Month by month

44 Mar 41 Apr 40 May 43 Jun 44 Jul 60 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shinfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3826%
anti-social behaviour3121%
public order1510%
theft1410%
criminal damage139%
vehicle crime107%
shoplifting96%
burglary85%

Shinfield against Wokingham

TypeShinfield per 1,000Middle Wokingham areaChange
Violence19.819.8▼ 42%
Burglary4.22.1–
Vehicle crime5.22.8–
Anti-social behaviour16.17.2–
Theft and robbery9.45.3▲ 29%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kennet Island143.4▼ 12%
Whitley91.2▲ 5%
Whitley Wood88.8▼ 6%
Shinfield76.5▲ 18%
Three Mile Cross66.7▼ 6%
Lower Earley65.2▲ 17%
Spencers Wood52.7▲ 28%
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 Shinfield a safe area?

Shinfield had about 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 17 Wokingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shinfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (38), followed by anti-social behaviour (31) and public order (15).