Total Crime Rate
49.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wayland Close area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Aldermaston , and the 207th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wayland Close (RG7 6AG) in the last 12 months was 49.5 per 1,000 residents and was 4.0% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 117.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wayland Close (RG7 6AG), the main crime hotspot is near Wayland Close, with 3 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Aldermaston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Wayland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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