Crime in Katesgrove: statistics, rates and trends
1,145 crimes were recorded in Katesgrove in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Katesgrove at a glance
- Crime trends in Katesgrove
- Types of crime in Katesgrove
- Katesgrove compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Katesgrove
- What happened after crimes were reported in Katesgrove
- Demographics of Katesgrove
- Questions about crime in Katesgrove
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (471), anti-social behaviour (157) and public order (98) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Katesgrove | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,145 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,857 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Katesgrove peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,448 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,002). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,145 | 89.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,192 | 92.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,398 | 108.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,448 | 112.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,398 | 108.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,348 | 104.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,171 | 91.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,089 | 84.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,002 | 77.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 135 |
| July 2026 | 112 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 87 |
| February 2026 | 72 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 82 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Katesgrove recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (71% below) and drugs (26% below). On the year before, public order rose from 76 to 98 and violence and sexual offences rose from 398 to 471, while shoplifting fell from 72 to 32 and burglary fell from 78 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 36.6 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 12.2 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 98 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 90 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 5.3 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -56% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Katesgrove; the highest is Abbey, Reading (429.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Redlands (86.2).
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Katesgrove over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Whitley Street” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whitley Street | 64 |
| On or near Hagley Road | 51 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 36 |
| On or near Nightclub | 34 |
| On or near Swainstone Road | 34 |
| On or near Bourne-Stevens Close | 31 |
| On or near Hyperion Way | 31 |
| On or near Jubilee Square | 30 |
| On or near Newark Street | 26 |
| On or near Highgrove Street | 25 |
Of the 988 crimes in Katesgrove with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 296 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 148 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Katesgrove has an estimated population of 12,857 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (53%, against 20%), more students (15.3%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (41%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Katesgrove average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Katesgrove | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 41.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 52.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Katesgrove a safe place to live?
Katesgrove recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Katesgrove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Katesgrove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Katesgrove was down 4% on the year before: 1,145 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Katesgrove?
About 12,857 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Katesgrove?
Katesgrove 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.