Crime Rate in Barkham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barkham

The total recorded crimes in Barkham, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barkham crime rate of 16.67 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 Barkham, encompassing approximately 1,439 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barkham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Isaac Newton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cook Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Barkham?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Barkham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 261 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barkham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

    • In 2023, Barkham had fewer crimes than the Wokingham average, with 221 crimes compared to 400. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barkham recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Wokingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barkham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barkham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 16.67 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Barkham crimes were 261. The crime rate of Barkham in 2024 was 181.31 (year) or 15.11 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barkham were around 221 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.53 (year) or 12.79 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barkham)CrimesRank (Barkham)CrimesRank (Barkham)
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
Evendons19 18233 17249 16
Swallowfield12 23181 22214 19
Arborfield13 21223 19167 21
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Hurst12 22113 25104 25
Finchampstead North4 25122 23124 23
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Barkham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202412
July 202412
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
November 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Barkham in May 2025

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

1. Isaac Newton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cook Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Princess Marina Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Baston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buttenshaw Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Peartree Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Pintail Place (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Whitebeam Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Barkham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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