Crime Rates at Helmsdale Close, Reading, RG30 2PS

Helmsdale Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Battle , and the 228th 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 Helmsdale Close (RG30 2PS) in the last 12 months was 62.0 per 1,000 residents and was 44.9% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -25.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Helmsdale Close (RG30 2PS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Tweed Court, where police recorded 23 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Gairn Close (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.