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Crime in Kennet Island

Kennet Island had 246 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 143.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% above the middle Reading area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

RG2, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kennet Island

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143.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common80 in 3 months

Month by month

85 Mar 96 Apr 97 May 100 Jun 76 Jul 70 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8033%
shoplifting3715%
public order3012%
anti-social behaviour2410%
criminal damage219%
theft177%
vehicle crime167%
robbery52%

Kennet Island against Reading

TypeKennet Island per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence46.638.8▼ 9%
Burglary2.32.3–
Vehicle crime9.34.4▲ 23%
Anti-social behaviour1412.9▼ 8%
Theft and robbery15.79.4▼ 32%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Katesgrove294.6▲ 7%
Coley254.7▲ 4%
Kennet Island143.4▼ 12%
Coley Park124.8▼ 9%
Whitley91.2▲ 5%
Whitley Wood88.8▼ 6%
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 Kennet Island a safe area?

Kennet Island had about 143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kennet Island?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (80), followed by shoplifting (37) and public order (30).