Crime Rates at Wesley Gate, Reading, RG1 4AP

Wesley Gate area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Abbey , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 482 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 Wesley Gate (RG1 4AP) in the last 12 months was 14.2 per 1,000 residents and was 96.4% lower than the Abbey average (389.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wesley Gate (RG1 4AP), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 177 crimes here, including 116 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.