Crime Rate in Redlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redlands

The total recorded crimes in Redlands, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redlands crime rate of 1.43 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
Redlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 18
  • Granby Court with total crimes: 15

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 January 2026 the Redlands has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Redlands)CrimesRank (Redlands)CrimesRank (Redlands)
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
Whitley89 101,490 51,276 5
Park97 51,244 91,074 9
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

Redlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 202511
October 20256
September 20258
August 202510
July 202516
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202516
November 202520
October 202510
September 20254
August 20259
July 20253
June 20257
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 20255
November 202516
October 202514
September 202515
August 20259
July 202515
June 20257
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 470 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 202540
November 202536
October 202540
September 202546
August 202548
July 202546
June 202540
May 202537
April 202538
March 202540
February 202524

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20258
November 20254
October 202510
September 202512
August 20253
July 20254
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20259
October 20257
September 202511
August 20257
July 202510
June 20258
May 202515
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20257
October 20254
September 20252
August 20258
July 20259
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202514
November 202513
October 20259
September 20259
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20256
November 20258
October 20254
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 202510
October 202513
September 202512
August 20252
July 20255
June 202512
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251

High Crime Locations Redlands in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Granby Court (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Robbery3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bamburgh Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Watlington Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blenheim Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Granby Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crown Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Donnington Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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