Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Wokingham Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Kentwood and Tilehurst Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wokingham Town Thames Valley Police

      Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Wokingham Town Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Kentwood and Tilehurst
      Thames Valley Police
      1,685 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.9% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wokingham Town
      Thames Valley Police
      1,579 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.8% trend
      35.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B Wokingham Town
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,685
      1,579
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,467
      1,658
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.9%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kentwood and Tilehurst
      B Wokingham Town
      Violent Crime
      550 ↑12%
      555 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      197 ↑13%
      182 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      104 ↑22%
      125 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↓28%
      108 ↑13%
      Burglary
      63 ↑31%
      67 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      136 ↑11%
      115 ↓4%
      Drugs
      41 ↑32%
      20 ↓29%
      Public Order
      101 ↑23%
      115 ↓1%
      Robbery
      27 ↑59%
      14 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      332 ↑29%
      206 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↑31%
      8 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑9%
      29 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓53%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑30%
      31 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wokingham Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kentwood and Tilehurst safer than Wokingham Town?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,685 crimes in the last 12 months. Wokingham Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,579 crimes. Wokingham Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Wokingham Town?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wokingham Town shows -4.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town?

      In Kentwood and Tilehurst, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (550 incidents). In Wokingham Town, it is Violent Crime (555 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 197 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wokingham Town recorded 182. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Kentwood and Tilehurst vs Wokingham Town?

      Violent crime in Kentwood and Tilehurst totalled 550 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 555 in Wokingham Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kentwood and Tilehurst recorded 1,467 crimes (now 1,685, a change of +14.9%). Wokingham Town recorded 1,658 crimes previously (now 1,579, -4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Kentwood and Tilehurst has a resolution rate of 28% and Wokingham Town has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town?

      Kentwood and Tilehurst falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Wokingham Town is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Kentwood and Tilehurst or Wokingham Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kentwood and Tilehurst and Wokingham Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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