Reading
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Reading safe?
Crime in Reading is about the same as the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Reading has 7.3 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Reading is on the safer side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Reading | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.8 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 8.0 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 8311 51%
- Shoplifting 2246 14%
- Public order 2054 13%
- Other theft 1889 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 1640 10%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Reading has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Reading has little history of flooding. 1% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 95%
- Some flooding 4%
- More flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to 4% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Reading.
ReadingNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 2 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 1.8.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Reading?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Reading is currently Low.
How does crime in Reading compare with England?
Crime in Reading is about the same as the England rate. Reading has 7.3 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Reading is safe?
No. These figures are for Reading as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Reading?
This Reading page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report