Crime Rate in Barkham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barkham

The total recorded crimes in Barkham, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barkham crime rate of 15.28 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barkham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherman Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Cook Way with total crimes: 2
  • Princess Marina Drive with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Barkham has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 15.28 ranking 15th 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.

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
South Lake20 16234 16238 17
Coronation18 17204 21187 20
Swallowfield13 21181 22214 19
Arborfield13 20223 19167 21
Finchampstead North2 25122 23124 23
Hurst9 23113 25104 25
Charvil4 24120 24117 24

Barkham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Barkham in March 2025

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

1. Sherman Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cook Way (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Princess Marina Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Archer Grove (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Peartree Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Pintail Place (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shelduck Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Langley Common Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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