Ward · ReadingUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Abbey
Street-level crime hotspots for Abbey ward in Reading.
Crime Rate
246.4
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#16
of 16 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+1.8%
vs 3 months ago
All Crime Anti-social Behaviour Bicycle Theft Burglary Criminal Damage & Arson Drug Offences Other Crime Other Theft Weapons Possession Public Order Robbery Shoplifting Theft from Person Vehicle Crime Violence & Sexual Offences
Hotspot Map
Top 5 locationsTop Crime Locations
1
42 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 38 Other theft: 4
2
39 On or near Cross Street
Shoplifting: 39
3
14 On or near Nightclub
Violence and sexual offences: 12 Other crime: 2
4
4 On or near St Mary'S Butts
Public order: 4
5
3 On or near Shopping Area
Theft from the person: 3
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About this data: Hotspot locations are derived from police.uk crime records and show street-level incident clusters. Location strings are as reported by the police ("On or near [street]"). Counts represent incidents recorded in April 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →