Burglary Rates in Abbey
Reading, South East, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Abbey recorded 171 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 222% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.
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171
10.87 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
5,684
361.2 per 1,000 residents
How does Abbey rank?
Within Reading
1 of 16 neighbourhoods
Safest neighbourhood in the borough
UK-wide safety percentile
98th percentile
Safer than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Abbey
Source: Census 2021 · 7,321 households
The most common property type in Abbey is Flats. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Abbey homeowners
Most homes in Abbey are flats, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.