Crime Rate in Katesgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Katesgrove

The total recorded crimes in Katesgrove, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Katesgrove crime rate of 1.81 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 Katesgrove, encompassing approximately 62,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Katesgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Road with total crimes: 10
  • Whitley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Highgrove Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Katesgrove?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Katesgrove demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1393 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Katesgrove witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Katesgrove had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,316 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Katesgrove witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Katesgrove Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Katesgrove has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 1.81 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Katesgrove crimes were 1,393. The crime rate of Katesgrove in 2024 was 22.34 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Katesgrove were around 1,316 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.11 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Katesgrove)CrimesRank (Katesgrove)CrimesRank (Katesgrove)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
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 Green21 15241 16252 16

Katesgrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 202411
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 202424
May 20249

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 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20249
November 20242
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259
January 202515
December 20249
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202416
July 202423
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202533
March 202531
February 202522
January 202523
December 202446
November 202425
October 202431
September 202435
August 202438
July 202419
June 2024104
May 202435

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 202410
November 202416
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Katesgrove in May 2025

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

1. Winchester Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Whitley Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Highgrove Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Boulton Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hyperion Way (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. South Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mitcham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Newark Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

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