Crime in Southcote: statistics, rates and trends
1,498 crimes were recorded in Southcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Southcote at a glance
- Crime trends in Southcote
- Types of crime in Southcote
- Southcote compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southcote
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southcote
- Population and deprivation in Southcote
- Questions about crime in Southcote
- About this data
1,498 crimes were recorded in Southcote in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 715 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southcote has the 782nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southcote | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,498 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.3 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,153 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southcote was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,498 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (913). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 1,498 | 123.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,220 | 100.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,327 | 109.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,435 | 118.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,375 | 113.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,262 | 103.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 961 | 79.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 913 | 75.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 993 | 81.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 144 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 152 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 117 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southcote 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+82%) and vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-25%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 715 | 58.8 | 1.72 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 13.9 | 0.91 | -1% |
| Public order | 125 | 10.3 | 1.55 | +24% |
| Other theft | 109 | 9.0 | 1.40 | +82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 8.1 | 1.20 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 5.4 | 1.10 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 4.4 | 0.54 | -25% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.5 | 1.68 | +258% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.8 | 0.86 | +36% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.1 | 0.58 | +67% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.1 | 1.52 | +32% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.2 | 0.68 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.1 | 1.30 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.59 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southcote
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southcote recorded 715 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 47.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southcote
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southcote recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southcote
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southcote recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southcote
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southcote recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southcote
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southcote recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southcote
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southcote recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southcote
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southcote recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southcote
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southcote recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 258% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southcote
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southcote recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southcote
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southcote recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southcote
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southcote recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southcote
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southcote recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southcote
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southcote recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southcote
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southcote recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southcote, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southcote.
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 Southcote over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Honey End Lane | 290 |
| On or near Parking Area | 176 |
| On or near Fawley Road | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Carmelite Drive | 32 |
| On or near Armadale Court | 28 |
| On or near Frogmore Way | 26 |
| On or near Aldworth Close | 25 |
| On or near Gainsborough Road | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southcote 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 | 491 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 345 | 23.0% |
| Under investigation | 213 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 11.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 102 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Southcote has an estimated population of 12,153. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southcote sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southcote |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.1% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Southcote a safe place to live?
Southcote recorded 123.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Southcote?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 715 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Southcote going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southcote was up 23% on the year before: 1,498 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,220 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southcote?
Southcote 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 Southcote. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.