Total Crime Rate
58.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
24.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Loddon Vale Centre area has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Bulmershe & Coronation , and the 117th 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 Loddon Vale Centre (RG5 4UL) in the last 12 months was 58.0 per 1,000 residents and was 3.1% higher than the Bulmershe & Coronation average (56.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 24.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Loddon Vale Centre (RG5 4UL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Donaldson Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Welford Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lysander Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Lysander Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Messenger Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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