Crime Rate in Arborfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arborfield

The total recorded crimes in Arborfield, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arborfield crime rate of 3.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arborfield, encompassing approximately 3,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Arborfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Milam Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mabett Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mole Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Arborfield?

To understand the safety of Arborfield, we need to analyze Arborfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Arborfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 223 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arborfield recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Arborfield had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 167 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Arborfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wokingham, Arborfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Arborfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arborfield has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 21th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Arborfield crimes were 223. The crime rate of Arborfield in 2024 was 68.12 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arborfield were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.01 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arborfield)CrimesRank (Arborfield)CrimesRank (Arborfield)
Wescott99 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys49 7594 6734 2
Finchampstead South90 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook31 11577 7638 3
Shinfield South81 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon50 6512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates56 5668 4602 5
Maiden Erlegh58 4603 5514 9
Winnersh34 10561 8548 7
Loddon47 8492 10472 10
Hillside46 9301 13430 11
Shinfield North21 17310 11252 15
Twyford21 16310 12303 12
Sonning30 12228 18156 22
Wokingham Without23 15212 20263 13
South Lake28 13234 16238 17
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe17 20248 15257 14
Barkham24 14261 14221 18
Evendons19 18233 17249 16
Swallowfield12 23181 22214 19
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Hurst12 22113 25104 25
Finchampstead North4 25122 23124 23
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Arborfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Arborfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arborfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Milam Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Mabett Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Mole Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Betty Grove Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Swallowfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chamberlain Gardens (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bentley Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Kelvin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gerring Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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