WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Abbey Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Abbey, localized within Reading.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

0.74per 1k

Total Population

450,991

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences96

Shoplifting74

Public Order45

Anti-social Behaviour32

Other Theft21

Criminal Damage & Arson12

Bicycle Theft10

Vehicle Crime10

Burglary8

Theft from Person8

Other Crime6

Robbery6

Drug Offences4

Weapons Possession3

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 30Theft from the person: 5	35
On or near Cross Street Map	Shoplifting: 17	17
On or near Shopping Area Map	Public order: 5	5
On or near Vachel Road Map	Public order: 4	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Bicycle theft: 2	2
On or near Station Road Map	Possession of weapons: 1	1
On or near Reading Map	Theft from the person: 1	1
On or near West Street Map	Theft from the person: 1	1
On or near Thorn Street Map	Possession of weapons: 1	1

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Area Rank

#1of 16 areas

City Average

8.83per 1k