Crime Rate in Emmer Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Emmer Green

The total recorded crimes in Emmer Green, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emmer Green crime rate of 1.53 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 Emmer Green, encompassing approximately 13,693 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Emmer Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 4
  • School Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Emmer Green?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Emmer Green demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 241 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Emmer Green recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Emmer Green had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 252 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Emmer Green recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Emmer Green Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Emmer Green has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Emmer Green crimes were 241. The crime rate of Emmer Green in 2024 was 17.60 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Emmer Green were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.40 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Emmer Green)CrimesRank (Emmer Green)CrimesRank (Emmer Green)
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
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 Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Emmer Green in May 2025

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

1. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
2. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Orchard Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ruskin (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Copse Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Tower Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wetherby Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Brooklyn Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Emmer Green Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Farleigh Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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