Estimated loss across the borough
A range from loss bands, not exact amounts. A forensic marking scheme for 1,000 homes costs about £15,800.
Burglaries Since November 2026
Burglaries reported in this survey that happened in or after November 2026. The community meeting was held on 2 November 2026.
Residents' petition on change.org: Stop the Trauma: Protect South Asian Families from Targeted Burglary in Wokingham
asking the council, police and Ministry of Justice for patrols, CCTV, trauma support and tougher sentencing.
Sign or read the petition →Households by area
Households by month of burglary
What the loss has meant
In residents' own words
Protect your home this week – Advice from the 2 November meeting
- Move gold out of the house. Ask your bank about a deposit box.
- Photograph and value jewellery; update your insurance.
- Timer lights, PIR lighting, locked side gates.
- Don't hide valuables in bedrooms or prayer rooms.
- Join your street WhatsApp group and Neighbourhood Watch.
- Report suspicious cars or motorbikes on 101, or 999 if in progress.
Residents' proposals
Have an idea to make our streets safer? Read what other residents are proposing, support the ideas you agree with, or suggest your own.
Go to Residents' Proposals → Suggest a proposal →