Total Crime Rate
37.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bedfordshire Way area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 207th highest crime rate of 523 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 Bedfordshire Way (RG41 3BA) in the last 12 months was 37.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.0% lower than the Barkham & Arborfield average (57.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bedfordshire Way (RG41 3BA), the main crime hotspot is near Hampshire Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Wokingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dieppe Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Blenheim Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dieppe Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Dieppe Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dieppe Close | Under investigation |
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