Ward · ReadingUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime Hotspots in Battle
Street-level crime hotspots for Battle ward in Reading.
Crime Rate
101.1
per 1,000/yr
Ward Rank
#14
of 16 wards
Risk Level
High Risk
annualised rate
3-Month Change
+22.4%
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
10 On or near Parking Area
Violence and sexual offences: 6 Public order: 2 Other theft: 1
2
7 On or near Sports/Recreation Area
Violence and sexual offences: 7
3
6 On or near Supermarket
Public order: 3 Anti-social behaviour: 2 Burglary: 1
4
5 On or near Lancing Close
Anti-social behaviour: 3 Vehicle crime: 1 Theft from the person: 1
5
5 On or near Chester Street
Burglary: 3 Other theft: 1 Criminal damage and arson: 1
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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 →