Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Drury Lane area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aldermaston , and the 178th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
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 Drury Lane (RG7 2JL) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 42.1% lower than the Aldermaston average (51.5 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Drury Lane (RG7 2JL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Williamson Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Croft Road (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aldermaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Williamson Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stephen'S Road | Under investigation |
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