Crime Rate in Church: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church

The total recorded crimes in Church, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church crime rate of 0.86 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 Church, encompassing approximately 132,593 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (61.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-59.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Church Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Landrake Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Church?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Church reported a higher crime volume than the Reading average, with 1,565 crimes compared to 1,416. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Church witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Church had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,071 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Church has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 0.86 ranking 7th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Church crimes were 1,565. The crime rate of Church in 2024 was 11.80 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church were around 1,071 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.16 (year) or 1.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)CrimesRank (Church)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
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

Church Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (51 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (68 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202531
March 202549
February 202530
January 202539
December 202435
November 202444
October 202433
September 202436
August 202432
July 202432
June 2024102
May 202446

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 202421
June 202422
May 20248

A total of 459 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202552
March 202551
February 202530
January 202532
December 202458
November 202468
October 202434
September 202444
August 202424
July 202413
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 202412
July 20247
May 20243

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202413
October 202410
September 20248
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Church in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Landrake Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Monksbarn (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Exwick Square (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Laburnum Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Salcombe Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Robbery1
10. Rowdell Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1

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