Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Norris Road with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Park has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
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
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Thames119 61,182 111,252 7
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
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

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202517
February 20256
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 202415
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202528
March 202525
February 202526
January 202522
December 202419
November 202437
October 202414
September 202439
August 202422
July 202432
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202539
February 202511
January 202527
December 20248
November 202412
October 202420
September 202418
August 202422
July 202425
June 202474
May 202427

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting19
Other theft1
2. Norris Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Regis Park Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
5. Norwood Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Culver Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Bishop'S Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Palmer Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Liverpool Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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