Crime Rate in Battle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battle

The total recorded crimes in Battle, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battle crime rate of 3.18 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (65.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Battle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rutland Road with total crimes: 15
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 12
  • Edinburgh Road 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 areas in the Reading.

    • 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 areas in the Reading.

  • 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 May 2025 the Battle has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battle)CrimesRank (Battle)CrimesRank (Battle)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
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

Battle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 20259
January 202518
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202538
March 202561
February 202560
January 202560
December 202473
November 202441
October 202465
September 202465
August 202448
July 202458
June 202496
May 202438

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 202416
November 202418
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248
July 202420
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 202419
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 202412
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
August 20243
July 202413
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 202520
February 20259
January 202516
December 202422
November 202421
October 202410
September 202418
August 202436
July 202425
June 202440
May 202430

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Battle in May 2025

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

1. Rutland Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
2. Connaught Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
3. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Catherine Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Suffolk Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Little John'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Walkers Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Portman Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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