WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Battle Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Battle, localized within Reading.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.76per 1k

Total Population

43,095

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences54

Anti-social Behaviour26

Public Order11

Other Theft10

Criminal Damage & Arson7

Shoplifting2

Other Crime2

Vehicle Crime2

Bicycle Theft1

Drug Offences1

Robbery1

Burglary1

Theft from Person1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Western Elms Avenue Map	Criminal damage and arson: 6Violence and sexual offences: 6	12
On or near Battle Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9	9
On or near Lancing Close Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9	9
On or near Battle Square Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4Other crime: 1	5
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Other theft: 4	4
On or near Kent Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Prince Of Wales Avenue Map	Public order: 3	3
On or near Connaught Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3

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Safety comparison within Reading district.

Area Rank

#4of 16 areas

City Average

8.83per 1k