Crime Rates at Chestnut Close, Theale, Reading, RG7 5DF

Chestnut Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aldermaston , and the 82nd 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 Chestnut Close (RG7 5DF) in the last 12 months was 16.6 per 1,000 residents and was 67.9% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 5 cases , up 150.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chestnut Close (RG7 5DF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 56 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cumber Place (18 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.