Total Crime Rate
16.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
2.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Pierces Hill area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Kentwood , and the 49th lowest crime rate of 482 local areas in Reading .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pierces Hill (RG31 6RB) in the last 12 months was 16.4 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Kentwood average (69.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 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 (≈ 2.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -86.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pierces Hill (RG31 6RB), the main crime hotspot is near Prince William Drive. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Reading| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Albert Illsley Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Marling Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Elmstone Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wardle Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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