Total Crime Rate
62.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bearwood College area has the 21st highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 113th highest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bearwood College (RG41 5BL) in the last 12 months was 62.4 per 1,000 residents and was 7.7% higher 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 13 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 Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 33.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 142.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bearwood College (RG41 5BL), the main crime hotspot is near Further/Higher Educational Building. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Vehicle crime | Hermes Close | Under investigation |
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