Crime Rate in Thames: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thames

The total recorded crimes in Thames, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thames crime rate of 6.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (94.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
Thames Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenavon Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Kingsgate Street with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Thames has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)CrimesRank (Thames)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
Church114 71,565 41,071 10
Whitley134 41,490 51,276 5
Park120 51,244 91,074 9
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
Redlands111 91,236 101,230 8
Tilehurst108 10977 13845 13
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Thames Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20247
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202518
March 202528
February 202532
January 202519
December 202424
November 202426
October 202425
September 202428
August 202463
July 202430
June 202450
May 202436

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 20258
February 20256
January 202515
December 20248
November 20248
October 202416
September 202414
August 202411
July 202422
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 20244
September 20245
August 202428
July 202417
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 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
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242

High Crime Locations Thames in May 2025

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

1. Kenavon Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kingsgate Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Napier Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Avon Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Oscar Wilde Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Newport Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kennet Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Kennet Side (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Richfield Avenue (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2

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