Ward · ReadingUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Abbey
Street-level crime hotspots for Abbey ward in Reading.
Crime Rate
246.6
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#16
of 16 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+16.7%
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
65 On or near Shopping Area
Shoplifting: 32 Violence and sexual offences: 22 Public order: 9
2
14 On or near Friar Street
Violence and sexual offences: 12 Theft from the person: 2
3
4 On or near Nightclub
Theft from the person: 4
4
3 On or near Parking Area
Vehicle crime: 3
5
2 On or near Nightclub
Burglary: 2
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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 March 2026. Free accounts see the top 5 locations per ward. Full methodology →