Crime Rate in Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thames

The total recorded crimes in Thames, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thames crime rate of 4.29 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 Thames, encompassing approximately 18,884 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Thames?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Thames demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1182 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thames recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Thames had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,252 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Thames witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Thames has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Thames Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Thames has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 12th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Thames crimes were 1,182. The crime rate of Thames in 2024 was 62.59 (year) or 5.22 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thames were around 1,252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.30 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)
Abbey338 14,853 14,794 1
Battle122 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote167 21,856 21,773 3
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
Norcot82 111,274 7997 11
Tilehurst90 9977 13845 13
Kentwood79 13852 14752 14
Caversham Heights21 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green22 15241 16252 16

Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (97 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20258
November 202510
October 20257
September 20259
August 202515
July 202516
June 20259
May 202521
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20256
October 20255
September 20257
August 202520
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 202513
November 202511
October 202514
September 202518
August 202518
July 202515
June 202511
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202536
November 202535
October 202534
September 202543
August 202597
July 202523
June 202532
May 202535
April 202518
March 202528
February 202532

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
September 20252
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 202511
October 20256
September 20258
August 202511
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 202517
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20259
November 20255
October 202513
September 20258
August 20251
July 20254
June 20257
May 202516
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
August 202518
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 202512
September 20255
August 20255
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20255
August 20258
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
August 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

High Crime Locations Thames in January 2026

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

1. Thames Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Kenavon Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lock Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newport Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Richfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thames Side Promenade (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alexander Turner Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Kennet Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

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