Crime Rate in Coley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coley

The total recorded crimes in Coley, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coley crime rate of 3.82 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 Coley, encompassing approximately 25,686 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Coley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Haden Square with total crimes: 6
  • Temple Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is Coley?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Coley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1260 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Coley witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Coley had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,253 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Coley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Coley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Coley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coley has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.82 ranking 11th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Coley crimes were 1,260. The crime rate of Coley in 2024 was 49.05 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coley were around 1,253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.78 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coley)CrimesRank (Coley)CrimesRank (Coley)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
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
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

Coley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 202413
September 20244
August 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 202411
October 202414
September 202415
August 202415
July 202414
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20248
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 202415
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 456 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202526
March 202531
February 202530
January 202530
December 202444
November 202425
October 202444
September 202437
August 202433
July 202437
June 202468
May 202422

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Coley in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Haden Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Temple Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. St Paul'S Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Ormsby Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Harrow Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Carsdale Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rembrandt Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Lower Brook Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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