Crime Rate in Norcot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norcot

The total recorded crimes in Norcot, Reading, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norcot crime rate of 2.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Norcot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moriston Close with total crimes: 9
  • Wantage Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wye Close with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Norcot has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 2.07 ranking 11th 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.

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
Caversham100 71,036 12940 12
Redlands95 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood93 9852 14752 14
Tilehurst86 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights13 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green18 15241 16252 16

Norcot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 546 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202523
January 202530
December 202434
November 202448
October 202453
September 202444
August 202454
July 202438
June 2024100
May 202449
April 202436

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202420
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202415
October 202417
September 20246
August 202413
July 202414
June 202434
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202418
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241

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
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Norcot in March 2025

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

1. Moriston Close (Map)
Total9
Other theft7
Bicycle theft2
2. Wantage Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Wye Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Leven Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Brock Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Rona Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St George'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Westbourne Terrace (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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