Total Crime Rate
29.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mereoak Lane area has the 50th highest crime rate of 103 local areas in Barkham & Arborfield , and the 261st 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 Mereoak Lane (RG7 1JZ) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 48.9% lower than the Barkham & Arborfield average (57.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mereoak Lane (RG7 1JZ), the main crime hotspot is near Mereoak Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 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 | Public order | Mortimer Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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