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Crime in Battle

Battle had 638 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% above the middle Reading area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

RG30, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Battle

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125.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common276 in 3 months

Month by month

168 Mar 166 Apr 213 May 223 Jun 219 Jul 196 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Battle. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27643%
anti-social behaviour9114%
public order6210%
theft427%
vehicle crime406%
criminal damage386%
shoplifting254%
burglary132%

Battle against Reading

TypeBattle per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence54.238.8▲ 35%
Burglary2.62.3▼ 32%
Vehicle crime7.94.4▲ 14%
Anti-social behaviour17.912.9▲ 17%
Theft and robbery13.59.4▼ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coley254.7▲ 4%
Reading165.7▲ 8%
Reading West163.7▲ 11%
Dee Park125.8▲ 5%
Battle125.2▲ 17%
Coley Park124.8▼ 9%
Southcote88.6▲ 4%
See every Reading area ranked on the crime in Reading page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Battle a safe area?

Battle had about 125.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Battle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (276), followed by anti-social behaviour (91) and public order (62).