Total Crime Rate
52.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
34.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Waterloo Road area has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys , and the 132nd highest crime rate of 523 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 Waterloo Road (RG40 2JF) in the last 12 months was 52.5 per 1,000 residents and was 23.5% higher than the Norreys average (42.5 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waterloo Road (RG40 2JF), the main crime hotspot is near Tickner Gate. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wokingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodrow Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Priest Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tickner Gate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tickner Gate | Under investigation |
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