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Crime in Southcote

Southcote had 239 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Reading area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

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

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88.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common105 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 70 Apr 86 May 81 Jun 80 Jul 78 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10544%
anti-social behaviour4017%
theft2611%
public order188%
vehicle crime125%
criminal damage115%
drugs83%
burglary63%

Southcote against Reading

TypeSouthcote per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence38.938.8▼ 1%
Burglary2.22.3–
Vehicle crime4.44.4▲ 9%
Anti-social behaviour14.812.9▲ 67%
Theft and robbery11.59.4▲ 3%

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%
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 Southcote a safe area?

Southcote had about 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Southcote?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (105), followed by anti-social behaviour (40) and theft (26).