Crime Rates at Holyrood Close, Caversham, Reading, RG4 6PZ

Holyrood Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Emmer Green , and the 47th 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 Holyrood Close (RG4 6PZ) in the last 12 months was 14.6 per 1,000 residents and was 47.4% lower than the Emmer Green average (27.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Holyrood Close (RG4 6PZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Whitby Green, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Aldenham Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.