Crime Rates at Marcus Close, Tilehurst, Reading, RG30 4EA

Marcus Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Battle , and the 158th 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 Marcus Close (RG30 4EA) in the last 12 months was 42.6 per 1,000 residents and was 62.1% lower than the Battle average (112.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marcus Close (RG30 4EA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 143 crimes here, including 89 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.