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Reading crime rate

Ealing, Hillingdon, Hounslow, South East / loarna

Overview of Reading crime rate

Reading is classified with a high crime rating,

securing the 2nd position among 25 neighbouring districts based on the crime rate. The year 2023 saw the report of 20,519 criminal activities. With a population tallying at 174,224, the crime rate is calculated at 117.77 per 1,000 inhabitants, showcasing a 4.62% decline from the preceding year.

The most recurrent crime types in Reading include Violence and sexual offences (36.7%), Anti-social behaviour (9.5%), and Other theft (9.1%), with the rarest being Other crime (1.3%), Robbery (1.0%), Possession of weapons (0.8%).

Among Reading’s 16 wards, the ones with elevated crime rates are Abbey (Reading) (453.2), Thames (Reading) (175.3), Battle (138.6). On the flip side, the safest wards are Tilehurst (67.7), Emmer Green (53.0), Caversham Heights (27.3).

In terms of Postcode districts within Reading, the highest crime rates are noted in RG30 (205.6), RG1 (188.3), RG19 (121.4). The most secure postcode districts are RG10 (45.2), RG5 (44.1), RG26 (41.4).

In Reading, Public order offenses increased by 1.82% in 2020 and significantly by 6.99% in 2021, but saw a decrease of 3.80% in 2023. Violence and sexual offences rose by 3.62% in 2020, 7.62% in 2021, and 2.20% in 2022, but decreased by 1.77% in 2023. Other theft decreased by 1.87% in 2020, but increased by 1.65% in 2021 and 1.85% in 2022. Shoplifting saw an increase of 2.01% in 2022. Anti-social behaviour saw a decrease of 1.68% in 2022. Vehicle crime decreased by 1.67% in 2021. Bicycle theft saw a decrease of 1.53% in 2023.

Reading crime incidents by crime type

A total of 20519 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 7533 (36.7)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1953 (9.5)%
Other theft – 1877 (9.1)%
Public order – 1715 (8.4)%
Shoplifting – 1559 (7.6)%
Vehicle crime – 1474 (7.2)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1442 (7.0)%
Burglary – 865 (4.2)%
Bicycle theft – 542 (2.6)%
Drugs – 495 (2.4)%
Theft from the person – 416 (2.0)%
Other crime – 269 (1.3)%
Robbery – 215 (1.0)%
Possession of weapons – 164 (0.8)%

How does Reading compare against nearby areas ?

Reading ranks 2nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Reading wards

There are 16 wards within Reading. Abbey (Reading), Thames (Reading), Battle has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Reading

There are 13 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Reading. Highest crime rates in RG30, RG1, RG19 .

RG30 – 205.6
RG1 – 188.3
RG19 – 121.4
RG2 – 108.2
RG31 – 97.3
RG18 – 80.7

RG7 – 63.0
RG6 – 61.8
RG27 – 51.1
RG4 – 50.3
RG10 – 45.2
RG5 – 44.1
RG26 – 41.4

Postcode districts in Reading

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Hertsmere Crime Rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Overview of Hertsmere crime rate

Hertsmere, with a low crime rating, ranks 19th among nearby areas for its crime rate. In 2023, it saw 10,242 reported crimes among a population of 107,827, resulting in a crime rate of 94.99 per 1,000 residents, marking a 2.34% increase from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Hertsmere are Violence and sexual offences (26.0%), Anti-social behaviour (23.4%), and Other theft (12.5%), with the least common being theft from the person, robbery, and possession of weapons.

Within its 16 wards, Borehamwood Brookmeadow (141.5), Potters Bar Parkfield (137.2), and Borehamwood Kenilworth (135.3) have the highest crime rates, while Aldenham East, Bushey North, and Bushey Park are the safest.

In Hertsmere, there has been a modest increase in Anti-social behaviour, Other theft, and Violence and sexual offences, with violence slightly rising in 2020. These trends suggest areas of concern that require ongoing vigilance. On a positive note, declines in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Other theft, and Vehicle crime indicate effective measures in place for these crime types. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and theft-related crimes after their initial rise points towards successful community and law enforcement efforts.

Hertsmere crime incidents by crime type

A total of 10242 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 2659 (26.0)%
Anti-social behaviour – 2392 (23.4)%
Other theft – 1284 (12.5)%
Vehicle crime – 909 (8.9)%
Shoplifting – 690 (6.7)%
Criminal damage and arson – 663 (6.5)%
Public order – 478 (4.7)%
Burglary – 454 (4.4)%
Drugs – 259 (2.5)%
Other crime – 157 (1.5)%
Bicycle theft – 93 (0.9)%
Theft from the person – 81 (0.8)%
Robbery – 63 (0.6)%
Possession of weapons – 60 (0.6)%

How does Hertsmere compare against nearby areas ?

Hertsmere ranks 19th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Hertsmere wards

There are 16 wards within Hertsmere. Borehamwood Brookmeadow, Potters Bar Parkfield, Borehamwood Kenilworth has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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Crime rates in postcode districts under Hertsmere

There are 11 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Hertsmere. Highest crime rates in WD25, WD19, WD23 .

WD25 – 162.5
WD19 – 152.8
WD23 – 119.8
WD6 – 119.1
EN6 – 90.4

EN5 – 79.4
EN4 – 78.5
WD7 – 77.0
AL2 – 76.4
HA7 – 60.1
AL4 – 49.8

Postcode districts in Hertsmere

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Ealing crime rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, London Boroughs, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Crime rating – medium.
Ealing ranks 14th out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 41639 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Ealing has a population of 367115.
This equates to a crime rate of 113.42 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 4.97 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Ealing in 20th position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Richmond upon Thames crime rate

Barnet, Brent, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, London Boroughs, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Crime rating – low.
Richmond upon Thames ranks 21st out of 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts for crime rate.
In 2023, there were 15618 crime incidents reported.
As per the latest census, Richmond upon Thames has a population of 195278.
This equates to a crime rate of 79.98 per 1000 residents.
This crime rate represents an increase of 2.79 % compared to previous year. It also puts
Richmond upon Thames in 31st position
out of the 33 London boroughs.

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Elmbridge crime rate

Brent, Croydon, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, South East, Sutton, Wandsworth, Westminster / loarna

Overview of Elmbridge crime rate

Elmbridge, known for its low crime rating, ranks 23rd among 25 similar districts. In 2023, the area reported 9446 crimes, with a population of 138754, leading to a crime rate of 68.08 per 1000 people, which indicates a 1.48% increase from the prior year.

Most frequent crimes in Elmbridge include Violence and sexual offences (32.4%), Anti-social behaviour (14.7%), and Public order (9.5%), with the least common being Possession of weapons (0.7%), Theft from the person (0.5%), and Robbery (0.5%).

The borough is divided into 16 wards, where Walton Central (115.9), Cobham and Downside (109.9), and Weybridge Riverside (88.6) report the highest crime rates. The safest wards are Claygate (43.5), Oxshott and Stoke D’Abernon (40.4), and Oatlands and Burwood Park (35.0).

In Elmbridge, there was a significant rise in Anti-social behaviour in 2020. However, this trend reversed with substantial decreases in Anti-social behaviour in 2021 and 2022, along with reductions in Burglary and Other theft in 2020.

Elmbridge crime incidents by crime type

A total of 9446 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 3060 (32.4)%
Anti-social behaviour – 1384 (14.7)%
Public order – 902 (9.5)%
Vehicle crime – 884 (9.4)%
Criminal damage and arson – 715 (7.6)%
Other theft – 693 (7.3)%
Burglary – 502 (5.3)%
Shoplifting – 357 (3.8)%
Bicycle theft – 342 (3.6)%
Drugs – 272 (2.9)%
Other crime – 166 (1.8)%
Possession of weapons – 70 (0.7)%
Theft from the person – 50 (0.5)%
Robbery – 49 (0.5)%

How does Elmbridge compare against nearby areas ?

Elmbridge ranks 23rd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

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Crime rates in Elmbridge wards

There are 16 wards within Elmbridge. Walton Central, Cobham and Downside, Weybridge Riverside has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 16 wards from high crime rate to low.