Crime in Katesgrove: statistics, rates and trends
1,129 crimes were recorded in Katesgrove in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Katesgrove
- Questions about crime in Katesgrove
- About this data
1,129 crimes were recorded in Katesgrove in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 441 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Katesgrove has the 1,570th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Katesgrove | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,129 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.8 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,857 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Katesgrove was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,445 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (997). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,129 | 87.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,180 | 91.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,404 | 109.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,445 | 112.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,408 | 109.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,341 | 104.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,146 | 89.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,100 | 85.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 997 | 77.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Katesgrove 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 burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other crime (+40%) and public order (+16%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 34.3 | 1.00 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +5% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.1 | 1.11 | +7% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 5.8 | 0.85 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 5.3 | 1.07 | -40% |
| Burglary | 57 | 4.4 | 1.25 | -20% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 2.4 | 2.93 | +63% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.2 | 1.03 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.88 | +57% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -54% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -79% |
Violence and sexual offences in Katesgrove
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Katesgrove recorded 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Katesgrove
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Katesgrove recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Katesgrove
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Katesgrove recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Katesgrove
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Katesgrove recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Katesgrove
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Katesgrove recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Katesgrove
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Katesgrove recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Katesgrove
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Katesgrove recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Katesgrove
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Katesgrove recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Katesgrove
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Katesgrove recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Katesgrove
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Katesgrove recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Katesgrove
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Katesgrove recorded 28 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 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Katesgrove
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Katesgrove 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 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Katesgrove
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Katesgrove recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Katesgrove
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Katesgrove recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Katesgrove, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Katesgrove.
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 Katesgrove over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Whitley Street | 68 |
| On or near Jubilee Square | 34 |
| On or near Nightclub | 34 |
| On or near Winchester Road | 32 |
| On or near Hyperion Way | 30 |
| On or near Swainstone Road | 30 |
| On or near Newark Street | 29 |
| On or near Hagley Road | 28 |
| On or near Bourne-Stevens Close | 25 |
| On or near Church Street | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Katesgrove 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 | 370 | 32.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 27.2% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Katesgrove has an estimated population of 12,857. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Katesgrove sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Katesgrove |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 32.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 52.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Katesgrove a safe place to live?
Katesgrove recorded 87.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Katesgrove?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in Katesgrove going up or down?
Recorded crime in Katesgrove was down 4% on the year before: 1,129 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,180 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Katesgrove?
Katesgrove 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 Katesgrove. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.