Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 409 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.91 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (126) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (44) incidents (76.00% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Police Station with total crimes: 29
  • Friar Street with total crimes: 21

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 July 2025 the Abbey has recorded 409 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Battle148 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote151 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove119 61,393 61,316 4
Church145 41,565 41,071 10
Whitley139 51,490 51,276 5
Coley91 101,260 81,253 6
Thames96 91,182 111,252 7
Norcot75 131,274 7997 11
Park118 71,244 91,074 9
Redlands116 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood88 11852 14752 14
Caversham70 141,036 12940 12
Tilehurst78 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights10 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green28 15241 16252 16

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 115 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (123 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (62 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202520
April 202519
March 202517
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202530
May 202534
April 202530
March 202531
February 202530
January 202524
December 202424
November 202421
October 202430

A total of 185 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202513
May 202527
April 202515
March 202516
February 202517
January 202523
December 202410
November 202418
October 202423

A total of 1076 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 107.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025126
June 2025105
May 2025108
April 2025110
March 2025110
February 202585
January 202591
December 2024115
November 2024103
October 2024123

A total of 317 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202525
May 202531
April 202525
March 202529
February 202529
January 202529
December 202422
November 202446
October 202437

A total of 327 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202539
May 202544
April 202535
March 202528
February 202519
January 202534
December 202422
November 202428
October 202436

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411

A total of 215 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202511
May 202518
April 202516
March 202526
February 202521
January 202524
December 202423
November 202430
October 202428

A total of 592 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202556
May 202573
April 202566
March 202580
February 202558
January 202549
December 202435
November 202451
October 202462

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202513
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202417

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 202512
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Abbey in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order10
Drugs3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Friar Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. St Mary'S Butts (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. West Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Cross Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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