Crime Rates at Oxford Road, Reading, RG30 1EP

Oxford Road area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle , and the 235th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Oxford Road (RG30 1EP) in the last 12 months was 70.6 per 1,000 residents and was 38.9% lower than the Battle average (115.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 44.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 46.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Oxford Road (RG30 1EP), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 56 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.