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Crime in Kentwood

Kentwood had 256 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Reading area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

RG31, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kentwood

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89.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common93 in 3 months

Month by month

121 Mar 77 Apr 74 May 71 Jun 88 Jul 97 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9336%
violence7228%
theft197%
anti-social behaviour197%
public order145%
criminal damage125%
vehicle crime114%
other crime42%

Kentwood against Reading

TypeKentwood per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence25.338.8▲ 9%
Burglary0.72.3–
Vehicle crime3.94.4–
Anti-social behaviour6.712.9▼ 14%
Theft and robbery9.19.4▲ 63%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dee Park125.8▲ 5%
Battle125.2▲ 17%
Norcot119▼ 1%
Kentwood89.9▼ 6%
Tilehurst87.1▼ 1%
Purley on Thames29.8▼ 9%
Mapledurham210%
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 Kentwood a safe area?

Kentwood had about 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Kentwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (93), followed by violence (72) and theft (19).