Total Crime Rate
30.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barkwith Close area has the 29th highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Hawkedon , and the 252nd 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 Barkwith Close (RG6 3AZ) in the last 12 months was 30.7 per 1,000 residents and was 39.7% lower than the Hawkedon average (51.0 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barkwith Close (RG6 3AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Easington Drive. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hawkedon| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Saltersgate Close | Under investigation |
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