Crime Rate in Southcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southcote

The total recorded crimes in Southcote, Reading, UK in March 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southcote crime rate of 4.77 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-6.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (520.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
Southcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Honey End Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Brunswick Street with total crimes: 12
  • Shireshead Close with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Southcote has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reading)CrimesRank (Reading)CrimesRank (Reading)
Abbey365 14,853 14,794 1
Battle131 31,832 31,943 2
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
Redlands95 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood93 9852 14752 14
Tilehurst86 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights13 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green18 15241 16252 16

Southcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 759 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202547
February 202550
January 202557
December 202446
November 202496
October 202432
September 202445
August 202454
July 202462
June 2024142
May 202473
April 202455

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20256
January 20254
December 202418
November 202419
October 202420
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202436
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 20255
January 202515
December 202424
November 202415
October 202413
September 202426
August 202420
July 202430
June 202462
May 202423
April 202426

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 202414
November 202422
October 202411
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412
April 202413

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

High Crime Locations Southcote in March 2025

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

1. Honey End Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
2. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Shireshead Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Carmelite Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Armadale Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
6. Southcote Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Kingswood Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
8. Elvian Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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