Crime Rate in Southcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southcote

The total recorded crimes in Southcote, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southcote crime rate of 5.76 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (20.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Southcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honey End Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Fawley Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Southcote has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southcote)CrimesRank (Southcote)CrimesRank (Southcote)
Abbey409 14,853 14,794 1
Battle148 31,832 31,943 2
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
Redlands116 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood88 11852 14752 14
Caversham70 141,036 12940 12
Tilehurst78 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights10 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green28 15241 16252 16

Southcote 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202525
April 202518
March 202531
February 20255
January 202515
December 202424
November 202415
October 202413
September 202426
August 202420

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20253
February 20255
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202563
May 202563
April 202562
March 202547
February 202550
January 202557
December 202446
November 202496
October 202432
September 202445
August 202454

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202525
May 20259
April 20251
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 202414
November 202422
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 20256
January 20254
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202513
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 202410

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Southcote in July 2025

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

1. Honey End Lane (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Fawley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
4. Armadale Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Brownlow Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Western Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Winser Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
10. Silchester Road (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Other theft1

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