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Crime in Emmer Green

Emmer Green had 66 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 39.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% below the middle Reading area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

RG4, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Emmer Green

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39.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

33 Mar 22 Apr 23 May 18 Jun 25 Jul 23 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2639%
anti-social behaviour914%
shoplifting914%
public order69%
criminal damage58%
theft46%
burglary35%
drugs12%

Emmer Green against Reading

TypeEmmer Green per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence15.738.8▼ 28%
Burglary1.82.3–
Vehicle crime0.64.4–
Anti-social behaviour5.412.9▼ 44%
Theft and robbery39.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Reading165.7▲ 8%
Caversham140.4▲ 35%
Newtown122.8▲ 6%
Emmer Green39.9▼ 15%
Caversham Park36.2▼ 10%
Caversham Heights28.2▼ 3%
Binfield Heath10.2–
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 Emmer Green a safe area?

Emmer Green had about 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Emmer Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (9) and shoplifting (9).