Total Crime Rate
19.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abingdon Drive area has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Emmer Green , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Abingdon Drive (RG4 6RU) in the last 12 months was 19.0 per 1,000 residents and was 31.8% lower than the Emmer Green average (27.8 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 Drugs 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).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abingdon Drive (RG4 6RU), the main crime hotspot is near Cavendish Road. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Emmer Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Cavendish Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Burleigh Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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