Crime Rate in Katesgrove: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Katesgrove

The total recorded crimes in Katesgrove, Reading, UK in February 2026 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Katesgrove crime rate of 1.15 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Katesgrove Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Jubilee Square with total crimes: 4
  • Hyperion Way with total crimes: 4

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Katesgrove)CrimesRank (Katesgrove)CrimesRank (Katesgrove)
AbbeyNA NA4,853 14,794 1
BattleNA NA1,832 31,943 2
SouthcoteNA NA1,856 21,773 3
ChurchNA NA1,565 41,071 10
WhitleyNA NA1,490 51,276 5
ColeyNA NA1,260 81,253 6
ThamesNA NA1,182 111,252 7
NorcotNA NA1,274 7997 11
RedlandsNA NA1,236 101,230 8
ParkNA NA1,244 91,074 9
CavershamNA NA1,036 12940 12
TilehurstNA NA977 13845 13
KentwoodNA NA852 14752 14
Caversham HeightsNA NA359 15430 15
Emmer GreenNA NA241 16252 16

Katesgrove Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 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 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2025 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 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202631
December 202537
November 202529
October 202542
September 202540
August 202535
July 202537
June 202541
May 202539
April 202533
March 202531
February 202522

A total of 162 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 20258
November 202513
October 202516
September 20253
August 202523
July 202524
June 202518
May 202515
April 20258
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20256
November 20256
October 20252
September 20258
August 202511
July 202512
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20257
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
September 20258
August 20256
July 20257
June 202511
May 20259
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20254
September 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20256
November 20256
October 202510
September 20259
August 20256
July 20256
June 202511
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20252
September 20256
August 20255
July 20252
June 20259
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20254
November 202512
October 20256
September 20256
August 202512
July 202510
June 20258
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202612
December 20254
November 20257
October 20258
September 202511
August 202510
July 202516
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Katesgrove in February 2026

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

1. Whitley Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Jubilee Square (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hyperion Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. George Palmer Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Winchester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
6. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tippett Rise (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
8. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. Livery Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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