Crime in Redlands: statistics, rates and trends
1,378 crimes were recorded in Redlands in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (491), shoplifting (146) and other theft (131) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,629th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Redlands | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,378 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,980 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redlands peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,630 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,105). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,378 | 86.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,105 | 69.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,256 | 78.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,208 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,630 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,330 | 83.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,389 | 86.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,260 | 78.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,301 | 81.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 113 |
| November 2025 | 142 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redlands recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.8 times the national rate), burglary (59% above the national rate) and robbery (29% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (61% below) and drugs (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 43 to 146 and burglary rose from 42 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 | 30.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 9.1 | 8.5 | +240% |
| Other theft | 131 | 8.2 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 97 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 6.0 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 90 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +114% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 63 | 3.9 | 0.8 | +21% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redlands; the highest is Abbey, Reading (429.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Caversham, Reading (77.2).
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Redlands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (204).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 204 |
| On or near Supermarket | 150 |
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Bamburgh Close | 73 |
| On or near Granby Court | 72 |
| On or near Corbridge Road | 47 |
| On or near Granby Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Hatherley Road | 29 |
| On or near Crown Place | 23 |
| On or near Eldon Square | 20 |
Of the 1,282 crimes in Redlands with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 41.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 29.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Redlands has an estimated population of 15,980 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (43.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (50%, against 20%) and fewer retired residents (7.4%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redlands average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 43.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redlands a safe place to live?
Redlands recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,629th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Redlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (146).
Is crime in Redlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redlands was up 25% on the year before: 1,378 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redlands?
About 15,980 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redlands?
Redlands 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.