Crime Rate in Kentwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kentwood

The total recorded crimes in Kentwood, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kentwood crime rate of 3.55 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 Kentwood, encompassing approximately 22,282 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-10.34% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Kentwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Stone Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kentwood?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Kentwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 852 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kentwood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Kentwood had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 752 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kentwood recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kentwood Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Kentwood has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Kentwood crimes were 852. The crime rate of Kentwood in 2024 was 38.24 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kentwood were around 752 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.75 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kentwood)CrimesRank (Kentwood)CrimesRank (Kentwood)
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
Caversham Heights21 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green22 15241 16252 16

Kentwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202529
November 202522
October 202527
September 202544
August 202543
July 202527
June 202520
May 202526
April 202520
March 202529
February 202516

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20257
November 20252
October 20256
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20257
September 20253
August 20256
July 20259
June 20259
May 20255
April 20258
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20251
November 20255
October 20253
September 20255
August 20252
July 20258
June 20259
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20252
November 20257
October 20253
September 20257
August 202513
July 20259
June 202513
May 202516
April 202520
March 202519
February 20259

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20256
November 20256
October 20254
September 20258
August 20255
July 20257
June 20251
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
September 20252
August 20252
July 20259
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20259
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20256
July 20256
June 20253
May 202517
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
August 20254
July 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251

High Crime Locations Kentwood in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stone Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Thirlmere Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Beatty Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Coniston Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Ledbury Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Dresden Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hirstwood (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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