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Crime in California

California had 78 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 17 Wokingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Wokingham area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

RG40, Wokingham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of California

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34.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 17Wokingham rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common35 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 33 Apr 22 May 26 Jun 32 Jul 20 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of California. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3545%
anti-social behaviour1215%
shoplifting79%
public order56%
theft45%
vehicle crime45%
criminal damage45%
burglary34%

California against Wokingham

TypeCalifornia per 1,000Middle Wokingham areaChange
Violence15.519.8▲ 52%
Burglary1.32.1–
Vehicle crime1.82.8–
Anti-social behaviour5.37.2–
Theft and robbery2.25.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Arborfield Green162.1▼ 4%
Arborfield108▼ 39%
Wokingham58▲ 17%
Eversley Cross44.6▲ 19%
California34.5▼ 10%
Eversley Centre25.80%
See every Wokingham area ranked on the crime in Wokingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is California a safe area?

California had about 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 17 Wokingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in California?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (35), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and shoplifting (7).