Total Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charlton Close area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 234th 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 Charlton Close (RG40 4YQ) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 43.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 60.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charlton Close (RG40 4YQ), the main crime hotspot is near Merryweather Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barkham & Arborfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Goldsmith Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Roycroft Lane | Under investigation |
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