Crime in Coley: statistics, rates and trends
1,360 crimes were recorded in Coley in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
1,360 crimes were recorded in Coley in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 468 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coley has the 867th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coley | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,360 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.2 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,609 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coley was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,360 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (986). Over the whole period it rose 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,360 | 117.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,067 | 91.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,206 | 103.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,230 | 106.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,247 | 107.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,333 | 114.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,042 | 89.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 986 | 84.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,057 | 91.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 146 |
| February 2026 | 125 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other theft, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+168%) and other theft (+44%). The largest falls were in robbery (-38%) and burglary (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 468 | 40.3 | 1.18 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 225 | 19.4 | 2.34 | +168% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 15.6 | 1.02 | +39% |
| Other theft | 117 | 10.1 | 1.58 | +44% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.5 | 0.99 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 6.1 | 1.24 | +1% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.9 | 0.83 | -21% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.2 | 0.69 | -16% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +53% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.0 | 2.41 | +130% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.4 | 1.02 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.3 | 0.76 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.98 | +10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coley recorded 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coley recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 168% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coley recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coley recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coley recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coley recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coley.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Coley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 272 |
| On or near North Lodge Mews | 85 |
| On or near Carsdale Close | 70 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Laud Close | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Froxfield Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Ormsby Street | 38 |
| On or near Admirals Court | 36 |
| On or near Haden Square | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 430 | 31.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 346 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 181 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 12.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 112 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Coley has an estimated population of 11,609. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coley sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% |
| Private rented homes | 35.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
Is Coley a safe place to live?
Coley recorded 117.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Coley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (225).
Is crime in Coley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coley was up 27% on the year before: 1,360 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,067 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coley?
Coley is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Coley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.