Crime Rate in Redlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redlands

The total recorded crimes in Redlands, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redlands crime rate of 1.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Redlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Granby Court with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Redlands has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 1.38 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redlands)CrimesRank (Redlands)CrimesRank (Redlands)
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
Park120 51,244 91,074 9
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Thames119 61,182 111,252 7
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
Tilehurst108 10977 13845 13
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Redlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202538
March 202540
February 202524
January 202536
December 202435
November 202441
October 202436
September 202425
August 202436
July 202441
June 202450
May 202449

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 202412
September 20245
August 202415
July 20246
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20253
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202515
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 202415
July 202411
June 202430
May 20246

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Redlands in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Granby Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
5. Donnington Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Donnington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Hatherley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bamburgh Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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