Crime Rate in Kentwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kentwood

The total recorded crimes in Kentwood, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kentwood crime rate of 3.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Kentwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 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 May 2025 the Kentwood has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 3.95 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kentwood)CrimesRank (Kentwood)CrimesRank (Kentwood)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
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
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Kentwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202529
February 202516
January 202521
December 202423
November 202415
October 202418
September 202424
August 202411
July 202427
June 202462
May 202420

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202519
February 20259
January 202512
December 20247
November 20248
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 202517
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 202514
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Kentwood in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Weald Rise (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Coniston Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
6. Sandgate Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Thirlmere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Romsey Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ripley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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