Crime Rates at Gilbert Way, Finchampstead, Wokingham, RG40 4HJ

Gilbert Way area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 19th 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 Gilbert Way (RG40 4HJ) in the last 12 months was 5.5 per 1,000 residents and was 90.5% lower than the Barkham & Arborfield average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gilbert Way (RG40 4HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Goldsmith Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ditchfield Lane (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.