Crime in Emmer Green: statistics, rates and trends
278 crimes were recorded in Emmer Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Emmer Green
- Questions about crime in Emmer Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (137), anti-social behaviour (33) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,659th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Emmer Green | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 278 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.1 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,155 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Emmer Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (355 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (212). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 278 | 34.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 212 | 26.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 220 | 27.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 252 | 30.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 266 | 32.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 38.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 283 | 34.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 274 | 33.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 89 to 137.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 16.8 | 34.2 | +54% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Emmer Green; the highest is Abbey, Reading (429.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Caversham Heights (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Emmer Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caversham | 1,050 | 77.2 | +126% |
| Caversham Heights | 277 | 29.3 | -14% |
| Thames | 1,244 | 150.1 | +340% |
| Abbey | 4,504 | 429.2 | +1159% |
| Park | 1,271 | 104.6 | +207% |
| Redlands | 1,378 | 86.2 | +153% |
| Katesgrove | 1,145 | 89.1 | +161% |
| Battle | 1,248 | 105.9 | +211% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Emmer Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cavendish Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cavendish Road | 36 |
| On or near Almond Drive | 12 |
| On or near Brooklyn Drive | 12 |
| On or near Gorselands | 10 |
| On or near School Lane | 10 |
| On or near Fishers Court | 9 |
| On or near Farnham Drive | 8 |
| On or near Harlech Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Martin Cooper Close | 7 |
| On or near Woodlands Grove | 7 |
Of the 245 crimes in Emmer Green with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 46.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
Emmer Green has an estimated population of 8,155 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Emmer Green average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Emmer Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Emmer Green a safe place to live?
Emmer Green recorded 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,659th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Emmer Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Emmer Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Emmer Green was up 31% on the year before: 278 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 212 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Emmer Green?
About 8,155 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Emmer Green?
Emmer Green is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.