Crime in Redlands: statistics, rates and trends
1,397 crimes were recorded in Redlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Redlands at a glance
- Crime trends in Redlands
- Types of crime in Redlands
- Redlands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redlands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redlands
- Population and deprivation in Redlands
- Questions about crime in Redlands
- About this data
1,397 crimes were recorded in Redlands in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 512 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Redlands has the 1,582nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redlands | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,397 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,980 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redlands was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,599 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,105). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,397 | 87.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,105 | 69.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,251 | 78.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,235 | 77.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,599 | 100.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,345 | 84.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,377 | 86.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,256 | 78.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,282 | 80.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redlands 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 other theft, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+278%) and burglary (+105%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 512 | 32.0 | 0.94 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 140 | 8.8 | 1.06 | +278% |
| Other theft | 132 | 8.3 | 1.29 | +18% |
| Public order | 101 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 5.9 | 0.38 | -10% |
| Burglary | 90 | 5.6 | 1.59 | +105% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 4.6 | 0.93 | -22% |
| Bicycle theft | 62 | 3.9 | 4.71 | +13% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.9 | 0.59 | +82% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.8 | 1.34 | +164% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +75% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.1 | 0.63 | +143% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 0.77 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redlands
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redlands recorded 512 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redlands
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redlands recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 278% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redlands
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redlands recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redlands
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redlands recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redlands
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redlands recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redlands
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redlands recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 105% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redlands
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redlands recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redlands
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redlands recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Redlands
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redlands recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redlands
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redlands recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Redlands
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redlands recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 164% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redlands
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redlands recorded 21 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 75% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redlands
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redlands recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redlands
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redlands recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Redlands, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redlands.
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 Redlands over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 197 |
| On or near Supermarket | 148 |
| On or near Parking Area | 106 |
| On or near Granby Court | 75 |
| On or near Bamburgh Close | 73 |
| On or near Corbridge Road | 47 |
| On or near Hatherley Road | 32 |
| On or near Granby Gardens | 31 |
| On or near Crown Place | 21 |
| On or near Eldon Square | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redlands 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 | 511 | 36.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 27.6% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 94 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% |
Redlands has an estimated population of 15,980. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redlands sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Redlands |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 80.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 49.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Redlands a safe place to live?
Redlands recorded 87.4 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 Redlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 512 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (140).
Is crime in Redlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redlands was up 26% on the year before: 1,397 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,105 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redlands?
Redlands 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 Redlands. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.