Crime in Park, Reading: statistics, rates and trends
1,282 crimes were recorded in Park, Reading in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Park, Reading
- Questions about crime in Park, Reading
- About this data
1,282 crimes were recorded in Park, Reading in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 390 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Park, Reading has the 1,106th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Park, Reading | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,282 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.5 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,156 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Park, Reading was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,282 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (918). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 1,282 | 105.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,117 | 91.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,245 | 102.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 938 | 77.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,026 | 84.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,111 | 91.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 982 | 80.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 918 | 75.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 983 | 80.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Park, Reading 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 shoplifting, other theft, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+82%) and burglary (+60%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-39%) and anti-social behaviour (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 390 | 32.1 | 3.87 | +82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 368 | 30.3 | 0.88 | -2% |
| Other theft | 106 | 8.7 | 1.36 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 6.7 | 0.43 | -37% |
| Public order | 80 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.2 | 0.85 | -39% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +60% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.9 | 2.30 | +0% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.9 | 1.40 | +92% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -43% |
Shoplifting in Park, Reading
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Park, Reading recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 30.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Park, Reading
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Park, Reading recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 28.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Park, Reading
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Park, Reading recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Park, Reading
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Park, Reading recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Park, Reading
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Park, Reading recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Park, Reading
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Park, Reading recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Park, Reading
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Park, Reading recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Park, Reading
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Park, Reading recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Park, Reading
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Park, Reading recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Park, Reading
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Park, Reading recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Park, Reading
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Park, Reading recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Park, Reading
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Park, Reading recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Park, Reading
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Park, Reading recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Park, Reading
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Park, Reading recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Park, Reading, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Park, Reading.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands | 1,397 | 87.4 | -17% |
| Thames | 1,297 | 156.5 | +48% |
| Katesgrove | 1,129 | 87.8 | -17% |
| Church | 964 | 93.0 | -12% |
| Abbey | 4,527 | 431.4 | +309% |
| Caversham | 1,053 | 77.4 | -27% |
| Coley | 1,360 | 117.2 | +11% |
| Emmer Green | 278 | 34.1 | -68% |
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 Park, Reading over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 419 |
| On or near Norris Road | 75 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 59 |
| On or near Norwood Road | 58 |
| On or near Liverpool Road | 57 |
| On or near London Road | 46 |
| On or near Amherst Road | 40 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 29 |
| On or near Culver Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Park, Reading 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 | 363 | 28.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 309 | 24.1% |
| Under investigation | 182 | 14.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 181 | 14.1% |
| Not recorded | 81 | 6.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 73 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% |
Park, Reading has an estimated population of 12,156. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Park, Reading sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Park, Reading |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% |
| Private rented homes | 45.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Park, Reading a safe place to live?
Park, Reading recorded 105.5 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 Park, Reading?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (368).
Is crime in Park, Reading going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Reading was up 15% on the year before: 1,282 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,117 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Park, Reading?
Park, Reading 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 Park, Reading. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.