Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 401 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (108) incidents (-1.82% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (73) incidents (10.61% increase)
  • Public order: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Station Road with total crimes: 24
  • Police Station with total crimes: 22

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 May 2025 the Abbey has recorded 401 crimes with crime rate of 0.97 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
Church114 71,565 41,071 10
Whitley134 41,490 51,276 5
Park120 51,244 91,074 9
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Thames119 61,182 111,252 7
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
Redlands111 91,236 101,230 8
Tilehurst108 10977 13845 13
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Abbey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (52 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (137 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (110 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (115 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (83 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 409 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202530
March 202531
February 202530
January 202524
December 202424
November 202421
October 202430
September 202424
August 202429
July 202438
June 202462
May 202432

A total of 504 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202525
March 202529
February 202529
January 202529
December 202422
November 202446
October 202437
September 202421
August 202435
July 202449
June 2024100
May 202451

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20254
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 202411
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 1623 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 124.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 2025110
March 2025110
February 202585
January 202591
December 2024115
November 2024103
October 2024123
September 2024129
August 2024137
July 2024157
June 2024240
May 2024115

A total of 474 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202535
March 202528
February 202519
January 202534
December 202422
November 202428
October 202436
September 202431
August 202431
July 202436
June 202486
May 202444

A total of 260 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202516
February 202517
January 202523
December 202410
November 202418
October 202423
September 202415
August 202420
July 202425
June 202440
May 202411

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 834 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202566
March 202580
February 202558
January 202549
December 202435
November 202451
October 202462
September 202452
August 202449
July 202466
June 2024110
May 202483

A total of 163 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202517
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 202410
October 202414
September 202417
August 202410
July 202410
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 323 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202526
February 202521
January 202524
December 202423
November 202430
October 202428
September 202416
August 202414
July 202422
June 202456
May 202429

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202512
March 20254
February 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 109 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 202413
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249

High Crime Locations Abbey in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting13
Public order4
Other theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order5
Other theft3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
4. West Street (Map)
Total19
Bicycle theft5
Theft from the person5
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Friar Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
7. St Mary'S Butts (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Talbot Court (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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