Crime in Park, Reading: statistics, rates and trends
1,271 crimes were recorded in Park, Reading in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Park, Reading at a glance
- Crime trends in Park, Reading
- Types of crime in Park, Reading
- Park, Reading compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park, Reading
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park, Reading
- Demographics of Park, Reading
- Questions about crime in Park, Reading
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (385), violence and sexual offences (357) and other theft (106) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,128th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Park, Reading | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,271 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.6 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,156 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Park, Reading of any year here (1,271 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,271 | 104.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,115 | 91.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,242 | 102.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 924 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 995 | 81.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,130 | 93.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,031 | 84.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 898 | 73.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 998 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 146 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park, Reading recorded notably more shoplifting (3.7 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.4 times the national rate) and robbery (39% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below) and drugs (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 210 to 385 and burglary rose from 24 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 128 to 78 and vehicle crime fell from 80 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 385 | 31.7 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 29.4 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Other theft | 106 | 8.7 | 6.4 | +47% |
| Public order | 85 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +62% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 2.0 | 0.8 | +4% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park, Reading; the highest is Abbey, Reading (429.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Emmer Green (34.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands | 1,378 | 86.2 | -18% |
| Thames | 1,244 | 150.1 | +44% |
| Katesgrove | 1,145 | 89.1 | -15% |
| Church | 944 | 91.1 | -13% |
| Abbey | 4,504 | 429.2 | +310% |
| Caversham | 1,050 | 77.2 | -26% |
| Coley | 1,398 | 120.4 | +15% |
| Emmer Green | 278 | 34.1 | -67% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Park, Reading over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (415).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 415 |
| On or near Norris Road | 75 |
| On or near Norwood Road | 58 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 58 |
| On or near Liverpool Road | 55 |
| On or near London Road | 47 |
| On or near Amherst Road | 40 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 30 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Culver Road | 25 |
Of the 1,193 crimes in Park, Reading with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 15% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 377 | 31.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 310 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 173 | 14.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Park, Reading has an estimated population of 12,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (19.7%, against 7.9%), more private renting (45%, against 20%) and less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park, Reading average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Park, Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 19.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Park, Reading a safe place to live?
Park, Reading recorded 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,128th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Park, Reading?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 385 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (357).
Is crime in Park, Reading going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Reading was up 14% on the year before: 1,271 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,115 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park, Reading?
About 12,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park, Reading?
Park, Reading 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.