Crime in Barkham & Arborfield: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Barkham & Arborfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barkham & Arborfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Barkham & Arborfield
- Types of crime in Barkham & Arborfield
- Barkham & Arborfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Barkham & Arborfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barkham & Arborfield
- Demographics of Barkham & Arborfield
- Questions about crime in Barkham & Arborfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (159), shoplifting (66) and anti-social behaviour (64) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,966th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Barkham & Arborfield | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 454 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,820 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Barkham & Arborfield peaked in the year to August 2022 (537 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (238). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 91%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 454 | 51.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 433 | 49.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 486 | 55.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 470 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 537 | 60.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 376 | 42.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 323 | 36.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 282 | 32.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 238 | 27.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 25 to 37, while public order fell from 42 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 18.0 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 7.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 7.3 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 4.2 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 21 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -50% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Barkham & Arborfield; the highest is Shinfield, Wokingham (52.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Evendons (27.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barkham & Arborfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finchampstead | 471 | 38.2 | -26% |
| Evendons | 267 | 27.4 | -47% |
| Emmbrook | 473 | 42.5 | -17% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -4% |
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +1% |
| Shinfield | 552 | 52.2 | +1% |
| Hillside | 621 | 49.9 | -3% |
| Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | 475 | 38.4 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Barkham & Arborfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Milam Close” (73).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Milam Close | 73 |
| On or near Sheerlands Road | 24 |
| On or near Wokingham Lane | 23 |
| On or near Cook Way | 16 |
| On or near Shelduck Drive | 15 |
| On or near Princess Marina Drive | 14 |
| On or near Baston Road | 12 |
| On or near Mole Road | 12 |
| On or near Valon Road | 12 |
| On or near Millard Place | 10 |
Of the 390 crimes in Barkham & Arborfield with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 49.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 28.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Barkham & Arborfield has an estimated population of 8,820 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barkham & Arborfield average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barkham & Arborfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barkham & Arborfield a safe place to live?
Barkham & Arborfield recorded 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,966th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barkham & Arborfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (66).
Is crime in Barkham & Arborfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barkham & Arborfield was up 5% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 433 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barkham & Arborfield?
About 8,820 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barkham & Arborfield?
Barkham & Arborfield is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.