Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Devon Close area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 100th 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 Devon Close (RG41 3AQ) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Devon Close (RG41 3AQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hampshire Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Hampshire Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dunkirk Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheridan Way | Under investigation |
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