Crime in Barkham & Arborfield: statistics, rates and trends

457 crimes were recorded in Barkham & Arborfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barkham & Arborfield has the 2,946th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Barkham & Arborfield was highest in the year to July 2022 (511 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (238). Over the whole period it rose 92%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barkham & Arborfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+157%) and vehicle crime (+30%).

The largest falls were in public order (-52%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Barkham & Arborfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Barkham & Arborfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Barkham & Arborfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Barkham & Arborfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Barkham & Arborfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Barkham & Arborfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Barkham & Arborfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Barkham & Arborfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Barkham & Arborfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Barkham & Arborfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Barkham & Arborfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Barkham & Arborfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Barkham & Arborfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Barkham & Arborfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barkham & Arborfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barkham & Arborfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barkham & Arborfield.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barkham & Arborfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barkham & Arborfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Barkham & Arborfield has an estimated population of 8,820. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barkham & Arborfield sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barkham & Arborfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.