REVEALED: The five most dangerous streets in Reading

Statistics released by Thames Valley Police for June – the most recent figures available - show that 686 crimes were reported in the town centre

In comparison, 637 offences were recorded in May.

Breaking down where each reported offence took place, we have worked out which of Reading’s streets you should do your best to avoid.

5. Friar Street - 16

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Next time you are out shopping or enjoying the nightlife in Friar Street – watch out, as it saw more reported crimes in June than the majority of streets in the town.

Reported crimes included violence and sexual offences (nine), shoplifting (three), anti-social behaviour (one), criminal damage and arson (one), public order (one) and vehicle crime (one).

Public order offences are crimes that can cause fear, alarm or distress, and can often lead to more serious offences.

4. Chester Street – 16

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Despite being outside of the town centre, Chester Street still saw a large amount of reported offending.

Recorded crimes included violence and sexual offences (four), public order (three), shoplifting (three), other theft (two), anti-social behaviour (one), bike theft (one), criminal damage and arson (one), and vehicle crime (one).

Offences classified as ‘other’ theft can include making off without payment, blackmail and theft by employee.

3. Oxford Road – 16

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The third street on the list with 16 reported crimes is Oxford Road, a long avenue spanning the town centre and west Reading.

Offending in Oxford Road included public order offences (seven), violence and sexual offences (four), other theft (two), anti-social behaviour (one), bike theft (one), drugs (one) and theft from a person (one).

2. Broad Street – 29

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The main shopping street in Reading may see more footfall than any other in town, but it also sees a lot of recorded crime.

Boasting a large number of shops, it is no surprise that many of these recorded offences are theft-related.

Offences include shoplifting (17), public order (three), violence and sexual offences (three), bike theft (two), anti-social behaviour (one), burglary (one), criminal damage and arson (one), theft from a person (one).

1. Cusden Walk – 30

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Narrowly clinching the unwanted top spot is Cusden Walk.

This pedestrian area near Reading Police Station and the Magistrates’ Court saw more reported offending than any other street in the town centre in June.

Reported offences included violence and sexual offences (15), bike theft (five), other theft (three), theft from a person (three), vehicle crime (two), criminal damage and arson (one), and public order (one).