Crime Rate in Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thames

The total recorded crimes in Thames, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thames crime rate of 5.08 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-28.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Richfield Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Thames has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)
Abbey409 14,853 14,794 1
Battle148 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote151 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove119 61,393 61,316 4
Church145 41,565 41,071 10
Whitley139 51,490 51,276 5
Coley91 101,260 81,253 6
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

Thames 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 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 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20244
September 20245
August 202428

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202532
May 202535
April 202518
March 202528
February 202532
January 202519
December 202424
November 202426
October 202425
September 202428
August 202463

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202521
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 20248
October 202416
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20258
April 202511
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202516
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 202411

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 202424

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Thames in July 2025

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

1. Kenavon Drive (Map)
Total11
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Richfield Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Anglers Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kennet Side (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
6. Kingsgate Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rupert Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Coldicutt Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Napier Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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