Total Crime Rate
15.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sparrow Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 80 local areas in Emmbrook , and the 124th 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 Sparrow Close (RG41 3HT) in the last 12 months was 15.3 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% lower than the Emmbrook average (68.6 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 , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sparrow Close (RG41 3HT), the main crime hotspot is near Wren Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheridan Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wren Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wren Close | Under investigation |
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