Crime in Kentwood: statistics, rates and trends
804 crimes were recorded in Kentwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kentwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Kentwood
- Types of crime in Kentwood
- Kentwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kentwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kentwood
- Population and deprivation in Kentwood
- Questions about crime in Kentwood
- About this data
804 crimes were recorded in Kentwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 335 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kentwood has the 1,957th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kentwood | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 804 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.2 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,411 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kentwood was highest in the year to July 2023 (870 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (665). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 804 | 77.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 845 | 81.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 800 | 76.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 870 | 83.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 783 | 75.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 722 | 69.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 712 | 68.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 665 | 63.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 748 | 71.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kentwood 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 (+35%) and other theft (+23%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 32.2 | 0.94 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 7.9 | 0.51 | -46% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 7.4 | 0.89 | -19% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -38% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 4.1 | 0.84 | -23% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -18% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -14% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.64 | +17% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.0 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.69 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.70 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kentwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kentwood recorded 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kentwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kentwood recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kentwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kentwood recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kentwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kentwood recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kentwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kentwood recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kentwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kentwood recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kentwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kentwood recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kentwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kentwood recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kentwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kentwood recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kentwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kentwood recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kentwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kentwood recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kentwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kentwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kentwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kentwood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kentwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kentwood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kentwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kentwood.
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 Kentwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Thirlmere Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Coniston Drive | 30 |
| On or near Winslet Place | 29 |
| On or near Riverside Park | 27 |
| On or near Lyndhurst Road | 20 |
| On or near Ringwood Road | 20 |
| On or near Kentwood Hill | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kentwood 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 | 270 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 30.2% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
Kentwood has an estimated population of 10,411. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kentwood sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kentwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Kentwood a safe place to live?
Kentwood recorded 77.2 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 Kentwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Kentwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kentwood was down 5% on the year before: 804 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 845 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kentwood?
Kentwood 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 Kentwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.