Total Crime Rate
36.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Norcot Road area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Battle , and the 148th lowest 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 Norcot Road (RG30 6BN) in the last 12 months was 36.1 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Norcot Road (RG30 6BN), the main crime hotspot is near Hardwick Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Battle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Romany Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tylers Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stanham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Danes Close | Under investigation |
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