Total Crime Rate
73.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Reades Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Kidmore End & Whitchurch , and the 70th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Oxfordshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Reades Lane (RG4 9LP) in the last 12 months was 73.3 per 1,000 residents and was 143.1% higher than the Kidmore End & Whitchurch average (30.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -23.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 44.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Reades Lane (RG4 9LP), the main crime hotspot is near Greenwood Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kidmore End & Whitchurch| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wychwood Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Reades Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Reades Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenwood Close | Under investigation |
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