Crime Rate in Emmer Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Emmer Green

The total recorded crimes in Emmer Green, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Emmer Green crime rate of 1.61 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (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: 3
  • School Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Framlingham Drive 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 January 2026 the Emmer Green has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.61 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Emmer Green)CrimesRank (Emmer Green)CrimesRank (Emmer Green)
Abbey338 14,853 14,794 1
Battle122 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote167 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove94 81,393 61,316 4
Church49 141,565 41,071 10
Redlands115 41,236 101,230 8
Whitley89 101,490 51,276 5
Park97 51,244 91,074 9
Coley95 71,260 81,253 6
Caversham96 61,036 12940 12
Thames81 121,182 111,252 7
Norcot82 111,274 7997 11
Tilehurst90 9977 13845 13
Kentwood79 13852 14752 14
Caversham Heights21 16359 15430 15

Emmer Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
October 20251
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202514
November 20258
October 202513
September 20257
August 202512
July 202510
June 202510
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20253
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20259
March 20252

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Emmer Green in January 2026

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

1. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Framlingham Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Henley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Martin Cooper Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Copse End (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Abbottsleigh Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wetherby Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chalgrove Way (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Spinney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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