Twyford

An emergent problem within the Wokingham North neighbourhood area, affecting Twyford and Hurst close to its borders with Woodley, has been anti-social motorbike riding, particularly around Dinton Pastures, with complaints of excessive speed, collisions and altercations with members of the public and park rangers.

The Wokingham North neighbourhood policing team has planned a number of collaborative operations across the specific problem areas. Two motorbikes have been seized within the northern parishes, and five by the Wokingham South neighbourhood policing team.

UPDATE 30/09/2026 - Since the most recent update, another motorcycle involved has been seized, and a rider dealt with. The neighbourhood team has secured the assistance of specialised colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit for more operational activity.

UPDATE 28/10/2026: Although less frequent, there are still reports and information of similar behaviour occurring in this area. Collaborative operational activity days between neighbourhood Policing teams and the Roads Policing Unit have been planned for November.

Anti-social behaviour and personal theft have been occurring with a focus around a plaza space and a takeaway within Twyford village centre, much of which is enabled with the use of illegal electric motorcycles.

Officers have identified that this is a separate issue to that occurring within the Dinton Pastures area, and does not include the same offenders. The takeaway in question is being engaged with a view towards target hardening, and PC Bogdanova is making local enquiries with businesses to identify how to improve CCTV opportunities, and therefore identify and deal with those responsible.

UPDATE 28/10/2026 - PCSO Maguire has received reports of some anti-social car meeting occurring at the corner of The Grove and London Road. An identified vehicle is subject of further enquiries. PCSO Maguire is also following up on the potential identification of an illegal e-bike rider following CCTV enquiries with a local business.

During October, a series of theft from motor vehicle, and vehicle interference offences were observed on Wargrave Road, and the smaller side roads adjoining. Opportunistic thieves appear to have targeted insecure vehicles for loose valuables.

From an investigative angle, there have been identifications made of suspects, who are currently sought by Police. Meanwhile, Police Community Support Officer Maguire will be undertaking a local 'clear car' campaign, encouraging people to remove their valuables from their cars when left unattended.