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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
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.
| Area | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Abbey) | Crimes | Rank (Abbey) | Crimes | Rank (Abbey) | |
| Battle | 122 | 3 | 1,832 | 3 | 1,943 | 2 |
| Southcote | 167 | 2 | 1,856 | 2 | 1,773 | 3 |
| Katesgrove | 94 | 8 | 1,393 | 6 | 1,316 | 4 |
| Church | 49 | 14 | 1,565 | 4 | 1,071 | 10 |
| Redlands | 115 | 4 | 1,236 | 10 | 1,230 | 8 |
| Whitley | 89 | 10 | 1,490 | 5 | 1,276 | 5 |
| Park | 97 | 5 | 1,244 | 9 | 1,074 | 9 |
| Coley | 95 | 7 | 1,260 | 8 | 1,253 | 6 |
| Caversham | 96 | 6 | 1,036 | 12 | 940 | 12 |
| Thames | 81 | 12 | 1,182 | 11 | 1,252 | 7 |
| Norcot | 82 | 11 | 1,274 | 7 | 997 | 11 |
| Tilehurst | 90 | 9 | 977 | 13 | 845 | 13 |
| Kentwood | 79 | 13 | 852 | 14 | 752 | 14 |
| Caversham Heights | 21 | 16 | 359 | 15 | 430 | 15 |
| Emmer Green | 22 | 15 | 241 | 16 | 252 | 16 |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 34 |
| July 2025 | 28 |
| June 2025 | 30 |
| May 2025 | 34 |
| April 2025 | 30 |
| March 2025 | 31 |
| February 2025 | 30 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
| July 2025 | 7 |
| June 2025 | 5 |
| May 2025 | 8 |
| April 2025 | 10 |
| March 2025 | 5 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 143 |
| July 2025 | 126 |
| June 2025 | 105 |
| May 2025 | 108 |
| April 2025 | 110 |
| March 2025 | 110 |
| February 2025 | 85 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
| July 2025 | 44 |
| June 2025 | 25 |
| May 2025 | 31 |
| April 2025 | 25 |
| March 2025 | 29 |
| February 2025 | 29 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
| July 2025 | 23 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 27 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| March 2025 | 16 |
| February 2025 | 17 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 18 |
| June 2025 | 11 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| April 2025 | 16 |
| March 2025 | 26 |
| February 2025 | 21 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
| July 2025 | 13 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 6 |
| March 2025 | 8 |
| February 2025 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
| July 2025 | 42 |
| June 2025 | 39 |
| May 2025 | 44 |
| April 2025 | 35 |
| March 2025 | 28 |
| February 2025 | 19 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
| July 2025 | 15 |
| June 2025 | 13 |
| May 2025 | 20 |
| April 2025 | 19 |
| March 2025 | 17 |
| February 2025 | 8 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
| July 2025 | 16 |
| June 2025 | 10 |
| May 2025 | 13 |
| April 2025 | 5 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 10 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
| July 2025 | 10 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 9 |
| March 2025 | 7 |
| February 2025 | 7 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
| July 2025 | 62 |
| June 2025 | 56 |
| May 2025 | 73 |
| April 2025 | 66 |
| March 2025 | 80 |
| February 2025 | 58 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 12 |
| March 2025 | 4 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Abbey postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 39 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |