Total Crime Rate
37.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pendennis Avenue area has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Emmer Green , and the 156th 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 Pendennis Avenue (RG4 6SS) in the last 12 months was 37.5 per 1,000 residents and was 34.9% higher than the Emmer Green average (27.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 900.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 37.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 1000.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pendennis Avenue (RG4 6SS), the main crime hotspot is near Pendennis Avenue. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Pendennis Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Whitby Green | — |
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