Crime Rate in Norcot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norcot

The total recorded crimes in Norcot, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norcot crime rate of 1.76 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 Norcot, encompassing approximately 42,513 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Norcot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beecham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Taff Way with total crimes: 4
  • Waverley Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Norcot?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Norcot demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1274 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Norcot witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Norcot had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 997 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Norcot recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norcot Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Norcot has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 13th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Norcot crimes were 1,274. The crime rate of Norcot in 2024 was 29.97 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norcot were around 997 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.45 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norcot)CrimesRank (Norcot)CrimesRank (Norcot)
Abbey409 14,853 14,794 1
Battle148 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote151 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove119 61,393 61,316 4
Church145 41,565 41,071 10
Whitley139 51,490 51,276 5
Coley91 101,260 81,253 6
Thames96 91,182 111,252 7
Park118 71,244 91,074 9
Redlands116 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood88 11852 14752 14
Caversham70 141,036 12940 12
Tilehurst78 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights10 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green28 15241 16252 16

Norcot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202536
May 202532
April 202538
March 202537
February 202523
January 202530
December 202434
November 202448
October 202453
September 202444
August 202454

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202420
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 202515
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202415
October 202417
September 20246
August 202413

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Norcot in July 2025

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

1. Beecham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Taff Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Waverley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Wantage Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Elan Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. The Meadway (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wye Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Colliers Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St George'S Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Osborne Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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