Total Crime Rate
29.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Summerlug 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 Summerlug (RG7 2JR) 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 Summerlug (RG7 2JR), the main crime hotspot is near The Bevers. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 33 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aldermaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Bevers | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Williamson Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crichton Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Crichton Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Crichton Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Crichton Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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