Crime in Emmer Green: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Emmer Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Emmer Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Emmer Green
- Types of crime in Emmer Green
- Emmer Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Emmer Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Emmer Green
- Population and deprivation in Emmer Green
- Questions about crime in Emmer Green
- About this data
278 crimes were recorded in Emmer Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 141 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Emmer Green has the 3,656th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Emmer Green | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 278 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.1 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,155 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Emmer Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (346 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (211). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 278 | 34.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 214 | 26.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 211 | 25.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 258 | 31.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 282 | 34.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 346 | 42.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 307 | 37.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 280 | 34.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 273 | 33.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 22 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Emmer Green 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+64%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 17.3 | 0.51 | +64% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.5 | 0.36 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +143% |
| Public order | 14 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -18% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -24% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.31 | +80% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -31% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 0.35 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.51 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Emmer Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Emmer Green recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 50.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Emmer Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Emmer Green recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Emmer Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Emmer Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Emmer Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Emmer Green recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Emmer Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Emmer Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Emmer Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Emmer Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Emmer Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Emmer Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Emmer Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Emmer Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Emmer Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Emmer Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Emmer Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Emmer Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Emmer Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Emmer Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Emmer Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Emmer Green recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Emmer Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Emmer Green recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Emmer Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Emmer Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emmer Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham | 1,053 | 77.4 | +127% |
| Caversham Heights | 276 | 29.2 | -14% |
| Thames | 1,297 | 156.5 | +359% |
| Abbey | 4,527 | 431.4 | +1165% |
| Park | 1,282 | 105.5 | +209% |
| Redlands | 1,397 | 87.4 | +156% |
| Katesgrove | 1,129 | 87.8 | +158% |
| Battle | 1,238 | 105.0 | +208% |
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 Emmer Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cavendish Road | 38 |
| On or near Almond Drive | 13 |
| On or near Brooklyn Drive | 11 |
| On or near Fishers Court | 11 |
| On or near Gorselands | 10 |
| On or near School Lane | 10 |
| On or near Farnham Drive | 8 |
| On or near Martin Cooper Close | 8 |
| On or near Orchard Grove | 7 |
| On or near Blackwater Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Emmer Green 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 126 | 45.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
Emmer Green has an estimated population of 8,155. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Emmer Green sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Emmer Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Emmer Green a safe place to live?
Emmer Green recorded 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Emmer Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Emmer Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emmer Green was up 30% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 214 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Emmer Green?
Emmer Green 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 Emmer Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.