Crime in Kentwood: statistics, rates and trends
792 crimes were recorded in Kentwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (320), shoplifting (77) and anti-social behaviour (74) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,976th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kentwood | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 792 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.1 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,411 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kentwood peaked in the year to August 2025 (881 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (682). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 792 | 76.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 881 | 84.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 776 | 74.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 824 | 79.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 838 | 80.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 730 | 70.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 704 | 67.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 682 | 65.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 730 | 70.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (54% below) was well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 63 and other theft rose from 48 to 63, while anti-social behaviour fell from 152 to 74 and criminal damage and arson fell from 90 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 320 | 30.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 7.4 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Other theft | 63 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kentwood; the highest is Abbey, Reading (429.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Caversham Heights (29.3).
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Kentwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Thirlmere Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Coniston Drive | 29 |
| On or near Winslet Place | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 22 |
| On or near Riverside Park | 22 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 20 |
| On or near Overlanders End | 20 |
Of the 718 crimes in Kentwood with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Kentwood has an estimated population of 10,411 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kentwood average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kentwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kentwood a safe place to live?
Kentwood recorded 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,976th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kentwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 320 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (77).
Is crime in Kentwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kentwood was down 10% on the year before: 792 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 881 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kentwood?
About 10,411 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kentwood?
Kentwood 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.