Crime Rate in Battle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battle

The total recorded crimes in Battle, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battle crime rate of 3.43 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-33.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
Battle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portman Way with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Connaught 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 July 2025 the Battle has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battle)CrimesRank (Battle)CrimesRank (Battle)
Abbey409 14,853 14,794 1
Southcote151 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove119 61,393 61,316 4
Church145 41,565 41,071 10
Whitley139 51,490 51,276 5
Coley91 101,260 81,253 6
Thames96 91,182 111,252 7
Norcot75 131,274 7997 11
Park118 71,244 91,074 9
Redlands116 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood88 11852 14752 14
Caversham70 141,036 12940 12
Tilehurst78 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights10 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green28 15241 16252 16

Battle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202530
May 202518
April 202516
March 202520
February 20259
January 202516
December 202422
November 202421
October 202410

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20252
May 20254
April 202510
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414

A total of 619 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202595
May 202563
April 202538
March 202561
February 202560
January 202560
December 202473
November 202441
October 202465

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202514
April 20257
March 202511
February 20258
January 20255
December 202416
November 202418
October 202415

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20257
April 20252
March 20251
January 20255
December 202412
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 107 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 20259
January 202518
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243

High Crime Locations Battle in July 2025

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

1. Portman Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Connaught Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Battle Square (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Western Elms Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Curzon Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Westbrook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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