THE most reported crime in central Reading during December 2020 has been revealed.

According to the police.uk website, 156 crimes linked to violence and sexual offences were reported to police.

The data looks at crime reported in central Reading which roughly covers the area from Norcot to Newtown and the River Thames by Caversham to Tilehurst Road.

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A total of 459 crimes were reported to police in this region in December.

There were 54 reports of 'other theft' and 48 reports of criminal damage and arson.

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Other crimes reported in December

Anti-social behaviour - 40

Bicycle theft - 20

Burglary - 5

Criminal damage and arson - 48

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Drugs - 12

Other theft - 54

Public order - 47

Robbery - 2

Shoplifting - 30

Theft from a person - 7

Vehicle crime - 26

Violence and sexual offences - 156

Other crime - 12