Total Crime Rate
54.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lambs Lane area has the 25th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 126th 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 Lambs Lane (RG7 1JG) in the last 12 months was 54.9 per 1,000 residents and was 5.3% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lambs Lane (RG7 1JG), the main crime hotspot is near Lambs Lane. Police recorded 11 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Lambs Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lambs Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lambs Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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