Crime Rates at Squirrels Way, Earley, Reading, RG6 5QT

Squirrels Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Hawkedon , and the 88th lowest crime rate of 522 local areas in Wokingham .

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 Squirrels Way (RG6 5QT) in the last 12 months was 12.2 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% lower than the Hawkedon average (51.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Squirrels Way (RG6 5QT), the main crime hotspot is near Police Station. Police recorded 236 crimes here, including 121 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.