Princes Risborough vs Wokingham Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Princes Risborough Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wokingham Town Thames Valley Police

      Princes Risborough vs Wokingham Town Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Princes Risborough
      Thames Valley Police
      998 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      23.9% 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 Princes Risborough
      B Wokingham Town
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      998
      1,579
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      972
      1,658
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↓4.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      35.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Princes Risborough
      B Wokingham Town
      Violent Crime
      394 ↓1%
      555 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↑89%
      182 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑5%
      125 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↓43%
      108 ↑13%
      Burglary
      48 ↑2%
      67 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑35%
      115 ↓4%
      Drugs
      25 ↑67%
      20 ↓29%
      Public Order
      65 ↑5%
      115 ↓1%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      14 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      61 ↓45%
      206 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓56%
      8 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      29 ↑53%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑88%
      31 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wokingham Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Princes Risborough safer than Wokingham Town?

      Princes Risborough has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 998 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 Princes Risborough vs Wokingham Town?

      Princes Risborough shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — 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 Princes Risborough and Wokingham Town?

      In Princes Risborough, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (394 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 Princes Risborough and Wokingham Town?

      Princes Risborough recorded 121 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 Princes Risborough vs Wokingham Town?

      Violent crime in Princes Risborough totalled 394 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 Princes Risborough and Wokingham Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Princes Risborough recorded 972 crimes (now 998, a change of +2.7%). Wokingham Town recorded 1,658 crimes previously (now 1,579, -4.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Princes Risborough 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. Princes Risborough has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Wokingham Town has 35.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Princes Risborough and Wokingham Town?

      Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough or Wokingham Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Princes Risborough 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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