Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Reading, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.26 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (254.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • College Road with total crimes: 7
  • The Mews with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Park has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 0.49 ranking 6th 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.

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
Thames89 101,182 111,252 7
Norcot88 111,274 7997 11
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (74 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202526
January 202522
December 202419
November 202437
October 202414
September 202439
August 202422
July 202432
June 202444
May 202419
April 202434

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 202415
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202511
January 202527
December 20248
November 202412
October 202420
September 202418
August 202422
July 202425
June 202474
May 202427
April 202461

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Park in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting35
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. College Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
6. Norris Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Norwood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sun Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Radstock Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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