Crime Rates at Verney Mews, Reading, RG30 2NT

Verney Mews area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Battle , and the 60th lowest crime rate of 482 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 Verney Mews (RG30 2NT) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 83.2% lower than the Battle average (112.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Verney Mews (RG30 2NT), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.