Crime Rate in Redlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redlands

The total recorded crimes in Redlands, Reading, UK in March 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redlands crime rate of 1.18 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Redlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warwick Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Redlands has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 1.18 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.

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
Park111 61,244 91,074 9
Thames89 101,182 111,252 7
Norcot88 111,274 7997 11
Caversham100 71,036 12940 12
Kentwood93 9852 14752 14
Tilehurst86 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights13 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green18 15241 16252 16

Redlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202524
January 202536
December 202435
November 202441
October 202436
September 202425
August 202436
July 202441
June 202450
May 202449
April 202431

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20246
November 20244
October 202411
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202430
May 202418
April 20247

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Warwick Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
4. De Beauvoir Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
6. Granby Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Whitley Park Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hatherley Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Montague Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Southern Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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