Total Crime Rate
23.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025London Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Thames , and the 208th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around London Road (RG10 9HG) in the last 12 months was 23.1 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% lower than the Thames average (35.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around London Road (RG10 9HG), the main crime hotspot is near London Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thames| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Heron Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | London Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Middlefields | Under investigation |
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