Crime Rate in Arborfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arborfield

The total recorded crimes in Arborfield, Wokingham, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Arborfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milam Close with total crimes: 3
  • Wokingham Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Poperinghe Way with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Arborfield has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
Wescott106 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys51 6594 6734 2
Finchampstead South63 4954 2596 6
Maiden Erlegh76 2603 5514 9
Emmbrook59 5577 7638 3
Shinfield South64 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon45 8512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates47 7668 4602 5
Winnersh40 9561 8548 7
Loddon28 11492 10472 10
Hillside34 10301 13430 11
Shinfield North17 18310 11252 15
Twyford23 14310 12303 12
Evendons26 12233 17249 16
Wokingham Without16 19212 20263 13
Sonning25 13228 18156 22
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe12 22248 15257 14
Barkham22 15261 14221 18
South Lake20 16234 16238 17
Coronation18 17204 21187 20
Swallowfield13 21181 22214 19
Finchampstead North2 25122 23124 23
Hurst9 23113 25104 25
Charvil4 24120 24117 24

Arborfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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
April 20241

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

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Arborfield in March 2025

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

1. Milam Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Wokingham Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Poperinghe Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Emblen Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anderson Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rayner Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Howell Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Faraday Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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