Crime Rate in Kentwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kentwood

The total recorded crimes in Kentwood, Reading, UK in March 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kentwood crime rate of 4.17 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (81.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Kentwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Tylers Place with total crimes: 7
  • Thirlmere Avenue with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kentwood has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reading)CrimesRank (Reading)CrimesRank (Reading)
Abbey365 14,853 14,794 1
Battle131 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote125 51,856 21,773 3
Church142 21,565 41,071 10
Katesgrove79 141,393 61,316 4
Whitley126 41,490 51,276 5
Coley80 131,260 81,253 6
Park111 61,244 91,074 9
Thames89 101,182 111,252 7
Norcot88 111,274 7997 11
Caversham100 71,036 12940 12
Redlands95 81,236 101,230 8
Tilehurst86 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights13 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green18 15241 16252 16

Kentwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 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 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 202521
December 202423
November 202415
October 202418
September 202424
August 202411
July 202427
June 202462
May 202420
April 202428

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248
April 202416

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 202514
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20247
April 202413

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kentwood in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
2. Tylers Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Thirlmere Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Riverside Park (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Minton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Coniston Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cranbourne Gardens (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hirstwood (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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