Crime Rate in Southcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southcote

The total recorded crimes in Southcote, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southcote crime rate of 6.38 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 Southcote, encompassing approximately 26,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (15.87% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Southcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honey End Lane with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Armadale Court with total crimes: 15

How safe is Southcote?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Southcote reported a higher crime volume than the Reading average, with 1,856 crimes compared to 1,416. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southcote witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Southcote experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reading average, with 1,773 crimes compared to 1,325. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southcote witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Southcote has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Southcote Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Southcote has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 6.38 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Southcote crimes were 1,856. The crime rate of Southcote in 2024 was 70.86 (year) or 5.90 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southcote were around 1,773 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.69 (year) or 5.64 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Southcote)CrimesRank (Southcote)CrimesRank (Southcote)
Abbey338 14,853 14,794 1
Battle122 31,832 31,943 2
Katesgrove94 81,393 61,316 4
Church49 141,565 41,071 10
Redlands115 41,236 101,230 8
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

Southcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20259
November 202510
October 20259
September 202514
August 20253
July 202511
June 202518
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 20256

A total of 741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202673
December 202563
November 202561
October 202543
September 202577
August 202563
July 202576
June 202563
May 202563
April 202562
March 202547
February 202550

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 20254
November 20258
October 20255
September 202511
August 20259
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202515
November 20257
October 202515
September 20257
July 20251
June 202513
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 235 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202529
November 202513
October 202527
September 202513
August 202522
July 202518
June 202520
May 202525
April 202518
March 202531
February 20255

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202618
December 202513
November 202512
October 20257
September 202518
August 20257
July 202511
June 202525
May 20259
April 20251
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 202511
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
June 20255
May 20251

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
August 20251
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20251
October 20254
September 20258
August 20257
July 202513
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20251
October 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20255
April 20253
February 20255

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
April 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Southcote in January 2026

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

1. Honey End Lane (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
3. Armadale Court (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Carmelite Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Maldon Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
7. Southcote Road (Map)
Total6
Public order6
8. Parkhouse Lane (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Josephine Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
10. Fawley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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