Total Crime Rate
51.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laylands Green area has the 13th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Chieveley & Cold Ash , and the 205th highest 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 Laylands Green (RG17 9UD) in the last 12 months was 51.0 per 1,000 residents and was 37.5% higher than the Chieveley & Cold Ash average (37.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 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 ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 38.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laylands Green (RG17 9UD), the main crime hotspot is near Burtons Hill. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chieveley & Cold Ash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Blandys Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dunn Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Blandys Hill | Under investigation |
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