Crime Rates at Francis Street, Reading, RG1 2QB

Francis Street area has the lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Katesgrove , and the 37th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Francis Street (RG1 2QB) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% lower than the Katesgrove average (88.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Francis Street (RG1 2QB), the main crime hotspot is near Newark Street. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.