Crime Rate in Caversham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caversham

The total recorded crimes in Caversham, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caversham crime rate of 2.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-45.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Caversham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Brackstone Close with total crimes: 5
  • Church Street with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Caversham has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 2.27 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caversham)CrimesRank (Caversham)CrimesRank (Caversham)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
Church114 71,565 41,071 10
Whitley134 41,490 51,276 5
Park120 51,244 91,074 9
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Thames119 61,182 111,252 7
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
Redlands111 91,236 101,230 8
Tilehurst108 10977 13845 13
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Caversham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 20249
July 202413
June 202434
May 20248

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202515
March 202531
February 202524
January 202521
December 202415
November 202422
October 202431
September 202420
August 202420
July 202426
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 275 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202542
March 202523
February 202531
January 202526
December 202410
November 20246
October 20248
September 202414
August 202421
July 202416
June 202442
May 202413

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 20248
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
January 20258
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Caversham in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person1
2. Brackstone Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Honey Meadow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Patrick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Berrylands Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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