Total Crime Rate
98.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Defford Close area has the 13th highest crime rate of 80 local areas in Emmbrook , and the 56th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Defford Close (RG41 1HJ) in the last 12 months was 98.3 per 1,000 residents and was 43.2% higher than the Emmbrook average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 56.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 236.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Defford Close (RG41 1HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Emmbrook Gate. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Emmbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Emmbrook Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Emmbrook Gate | Under investigation |
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