Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 338 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Abbey, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (129) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (4.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 39
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 16
  • St Mary'S Butts with total crimes: 14

How safe is Abbey?

To understand the safety of Abbey, we need to analyze Abbey crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Reading average, with 4,853 crimes compared to 1,416. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reading average, with 4,794 crimes compared to 1,325. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Abbey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Abbey Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Abbey has recorded 338 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 4,853. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 4,794 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Battle122 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote167 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove94 81,393 61,316 4
Church49 141,565 41,071 10
Redlands115 41,236 101,230 8
Whitley89 101,490 51,276 5
Park97 51,244 91,074 9
Coley95 71,260 81,253 6
Caversham96 61,036 12940 12
Thames81 121,182 111,252 7
Norcot82 111,274 7997 11
Tilehurst90 9977 13845 13
Kentwood79 13852 14752 14
Caversham Heights21 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green22 15241 16252 16

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (129 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 111 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (69 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (143 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 62 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (108 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (110 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (110 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 366 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202534
November 202531
October 202530
September 202522
August 202534
July 202528
June 202530
May 202534
April 202530
March 202531
February 202530

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 202520
November 20257
October 20253
September 20256
August 202513
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 1324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026129
December 2025111
November 2025112
October 202597
September 202588
August 2025143
July 2025126
June 2025105
May 2025108
April 2025110
March 2025110
February 202585

A total of 370 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202520
November 202539
October 202534
September 202542
August 202528
July 202544
June 202525
May 202531
April 202525
March 202529
February 202529

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202521
November 202515
October 20259
September 202520
August 202525
July 202523
June 202513
May 202527
April 202515
March 202516
February 202517

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202512
November 202515
October 20258
September 202512
August 20259
July 202518
June 202511
May 202518
April 202516
March 202526
February 202521

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202510
November 202512
October 20253
September 202514
August 202514
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 428 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202627
December 202529
November 202533
October 202539
September 202542
August 202551
July 202542
June 202539
May 202544
April 202535
March 202528
February 202519

A total of 164 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20259
November 202511
October 20259
September 202514
August 202517
July 202515
June 202513
May 202520
April 202519
March 202517
February 20258

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202515
November 20255
October 20259
September 202522
August 202518
July 202516
June 202510
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20251
November 20256
October 20253
September 20253
August 202513
July 202510
June 20253
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 781 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202665
December 202562
November 202559
October 202562
September 202569
August 202569
July 202562
June 202556
May 202573
April 202566
March 202580
February 202558

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20254
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 202512
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20253

High Crime Locations Abbey in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbey postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting22
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Friar Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Other theft1
3. St Mary'S Butts (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Stanshawe Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
7. West Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Fife Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cross Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8

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