Crime Rate in Battle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battle

The total recorded crimes in Battle, Reading, UK in March 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battle crime rate of 3.04 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 Battle, encompassing approximately 43,095 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
Battle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 15
  • Gloucester Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Battle?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Battle reported a higher crime volume than the Reading average, with 1,832 crimes compared to 1,416. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Battle witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Battle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reading average, with 1,943 crimes compared to 1,325. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Battle witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Battle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Battle has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 3.04 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Battle crimes were 1,832. The crime rate of Battle in 2024 was 42.51 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Battle were around 1,943 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.09 (year) or 3.76 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reading)CrimesRank (Reading)CrimesRank (Reading)
Abbey365 14,853 14,794 1
Southcote125 51,856 21,773 3
Church142 21,565 41,071 10
Katesgrove79 141,393 61,316 4
Whitley126 41,490 51,276 5
Coley80 131,260 81,253 6
Park111 61,244 91,074 9
Thames89 101,182 111,252 7
Norcot88 111,274 7997 11
Caversham100 71,036 12940 12
Redlands95 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood93 9852 14752 14
Tilehurst86 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights13 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green18 15241 16252 16

Battle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20259
January 202516
December 202422
November 202421
October 202410
September 202418
August 202436
July 202425
June 202440
May 202430
April 202410

A total of 721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202560
January 202560
December 202473
November 202441
October 202465
September 202465
August 202448
July 202458
June 202496
May 202438
April 202456

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 202518
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
December 202412
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 202417
August 20249
July 202412
June 202414
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 202416
November 202418
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248
July 202420
June 202424
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
August 20248
July 20245
April 20242

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 202419
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Battle in March 2025

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

1. Connaught Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Catherine Street (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft2
7. Tilehurst Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Little John'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
9. Richmond Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Portman Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1

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