Crime Rate in Norcot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norcot

The total recorded crimes in Norcot, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norcot crime rate of 2.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Norcot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Craig Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sterling Way with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Norcot has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norcot)CrimesRank (Norcot)CrimesRank (Norcot)
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
Redlands111 91,236 101,230 8
Tilehurst108 10977 13845 13
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Norcot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202415
October 202417
September 20246
August 202413
July 202414
June 202434
May 202412

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202420
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202538
March 202537
February 202523
January 202530
December 202434
November 202448
October 202453
September 202444
August 202454
July 202438
June 2024100
May 202449

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Craig Avenue (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sterling Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
4. Wye Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Moriston Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
6. Rona Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Iona Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Colliers Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Waverley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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