Total Crime Rate
28.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bideford Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Loddon , and the 247th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in Wokingham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bideford Close (RG5 3SE) in the last 12 months was 28.1 per 1,000 residents and was 12.3% higher than the Loddon average (25.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bideford Close (RG5 3SE), the main crime hotspot is near Stanton Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Sycamore Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Bodmin Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bodmin Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bodmin Road | Under investigation |
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