What these burglaries are costing families

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.

Since November 2026

Burglaries reported in this survey that happened in or after November 2026, the month of the community meeting.

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.

Households by area

Households by month of burglary

What the loss has meant

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.