Crime Rate in Caversham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caversham

The total recorded crimes in Caversham, Reading, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caversham crime rate of 1.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Caversham, encompassing approximately 39,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Caversham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 11
  • Church Street with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Caversham?

To understand the safety of Caversham, we need to analyze Caversham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Caversham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 1036 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Caversham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Caversham had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 940 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Caversham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Caversham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Caversham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Caversham has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 1.76 ranking 14th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Caversham crimes were 1,036. The crime rate of Caversham in 2024 was 26.11 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caversham were around 940 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.69 (year) or 1.97 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caversham)CrimesRank (Caversham)CrimesRank (Caversham)
Abbey409 14,853 14,794 1
Battle148 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote151 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove119 61,393 61,316 4
Church145 41,565 41,071 10
Whitley139 51,490 51,276 5
Coley91 101,260 81,253 6
Thames96 91,182 111,252 7
Norcot75 131,274 7997 11
Park118 71,244 91,074 9
Redlands116 81,236 101,230 8
Kentwood88 11852 14752 14
Tilehurst78 12977 13845 13
Caversham Heights10 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green28 15241 16252 16

Caversham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202522
May 202527
April 202515
March 202531
February 202524
January 202521
December 202415
November 202422
October 202431
September 202420
August 202420

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
January 20258
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20244

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 224 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202523
April 202542
March 202523
February 202531
January 202526
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

High Crime Locations Caversham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Caversham postcode area is presented below.

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Charles Evans Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Waller Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Honey Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Angle Field Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Harley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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