Crime Rates at Barker Close, Arborfield, Reading, RG2 9NQ

Barker Close area has the 41st highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 229th highest 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 Barker Close (RG2 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 33.8 per 1,000 residents and was 41.6% lower than the Barkham & Arborfield average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -55.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 310.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barker Close (RG2 9NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Glover Crescent. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.