Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.23 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 58
  • Liverpool Road with total crimes: 7
  • Norwood Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1244 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Park had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,074 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Park has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 5th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 1,244. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 1,074 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
Abbey338 14,853 14,794 1
Battle122 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote167 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove94 81,393 61,316 4
Church49 141,565 41,071 10
Redlands115 41,236 101,230 8
Whitley89 101,490 51,276 5
Coley95 71,260 81,253 6
Caversham96 61,036 12940 12
Thames81 121,182 111,252 7
Norcot82 111,274 7997 11
Tilehurst90 9977 13845 13
Kentwood79 13852 14752 14
Caversham Heights21 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green22 15241 16252 16

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20253
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202532
November 202539
October 202529
September 202528
August 202529
July 202546
June 202549
May 202548
April 202528
March 202525
February 202526

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202512
November 20259
October 20258
September 20258
August 20257
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20257
October 20258
September 20254
August 20253
July 202511
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20257
September 20258
August 20251
July 20256
June 20254
May 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 315 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202545
November 202542
October 202523
September 202526
August 202518
July 202512
June 202510
May 202520
April 202515
March 202539
February 202511

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20258
November 20254
October 20257
September 202512
August 202510
July 202519
June 20255
May 202514
April 202521
March 202517
February 20256

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20254
September 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
August 20253
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Park in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting54
Burglary3
Other theft1
2. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Norwood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Norris Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Pitcroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Riversdale Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. London Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Brighton Road (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
10. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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