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Burglary Rates in Battle

Reading, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Battle recorded 59 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 20% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

59

4.06 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,669

114.8 per 1,000 residents

20% above the UK average64% above the South East regional average

How does Battle rank?

Within Reading

7 of 16 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

75th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
7
6
4
5
9
3
4
5
1
9
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
645
39%
Other Crime
434
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
227
14%
Shoplifting
141
8%
Vehicle Crime
93
6%
Burglary
59
4%
Robbery
32
2%
Theft from Person
20
1%
Drug Offences
18
1%

Property mix in Battle

Source: Census 2021 · 5,541 households

Detached 5%Semi-detached 15%Terraced 43%Flats 35%

The most common property type in Battle is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Battle homeowners

Most homes in Battle are terraced, 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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Crime 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.

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