Crime Rates at Short Heath Lane, Sulhamstead, Reading, RG7 4EQ

Short Heath Lane area has the 26th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aldermaston , and the 156th highest crime rate of 491 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 Short Heath Lane (RG7 4EQ) in the last 12 months was 64.9 per 1,000 residents and was 3.6% lower than the Aldermaston average (67.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Short Heath Lane (RG7 4EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Wise'S Firs. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.