Total Crime Rate
13.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Victoria Gardens area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Norreys , and the 108th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Victoria Gardens (RG40 5YJ) in the last 12 months was 13.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% lower than the Norreys average (43.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Victoria Gardens (RG40 5YJ), the main crime hotspot is near Barford Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norreys| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Keephatch Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Webb Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Barford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barford Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
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