Total Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oak Avenue area has the 12th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys , and the 206th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oak Avenue (RG40 1LH) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 13.2% lower than the Norreys average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oak Avenue (RG40 1LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near St Annes Drive, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Appleby Crescent (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Norreys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Annes Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Appleby Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Annes Drive | Under investigation |
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