Total Crime Rate
37.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Granthams area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Downlands , and the 223rd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Granthams (RG17 8YF) in the last 12 months was 37.8 per 1,000 residents and was 5.5% higher than the Downlands average (35.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 41.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Granthams (RG17 8YF), the main crime hotspot is near Harris Close. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Downlands| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Tubbs Farm Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harris Close | Under investigation |
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