Total Crime Rate
31.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dove Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Wokingham Without , and the 247th highest 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 Dove Close (RG45 6HF) in the last 12 months was 31.3 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% higher than the Wokingham Without average (22.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 215.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dove Close (RG45 6HF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Geranium Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hatch Ride (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Wokingham Without| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Carnation Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Geranium Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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