Crime Rate in Redlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redlands

The total recorded crimes in Redlands, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redlands crime rate of 1.44 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 Redlands, encompassing approximately 80,551 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Redlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bamburgh Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Redlands?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Redlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1236 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Redlands recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Redlands had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,230 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Redlands witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Redlands Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Redlands has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 8th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Redlands crimes were 1,236. The crime rate of Redlands in 2024 was 15.34 (year) or 1.28 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Redlands were around 1,230 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.27 (year) or 1.27 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redlands)CrimesRank (Redlands)CrimesRank (Redlands)
Abbey409 14,853 14,794 1
Battle148 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote151 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove119 61,393 61,316 4
Church145 41,565 41,071 10
Whitley139 51,490 51,276 5
Coley91 101,260 81,253 6
Thames96 91,182 111,252 7
Norcot75 131,274 7997 11
Park118 71,244 91,074 9
Kentwood88 11852 14752 14
Caversham70 141,036 12940 12
Tilehurst78 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights10 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green28 15241 16252 16

Redlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (16 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 (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202540
May 202537
April 202538
March 202540
February 202524
January 202536
December 202435
November 202441
October 202436
September 202425
August 202436

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202515
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 202415

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

High Crime Locations Redlands in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Bamburgh Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Southern Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Corbridge Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Eldon Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Kendrick Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Granby Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Watlington Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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