Crime Rate in Caversham Heights: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caversham Heights

The total recorded crimes in Caversham Heights, Reading, UK in January 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caversham Heights crime rate of 1.24 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 Heights, encompassing approximately 16,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Caversham Heights Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrogate Road with total crimes: 3
  • Valley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Caversham Heights?

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

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Caversham Heights demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 359 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Caversham Heights recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Caversham Heights had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 430 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Caversham Heights recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caversham Heights Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Caversham Heights has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.24 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Caversham Heights crimes were 359. The crime rate of Caversham Heights in 2024 was 21.15 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caversham Heights were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.33 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Caversham Heights)CrimesRank (Caversham Heights)CrimesRank (Caversham Heights)
Abbey338 14,853 14,794 1
Battle122 31,832 31,943 2
Southcote167 21,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove94 81,393 61,316 4
Church49 141,565 41,071 10
Redlands115 41,236 101,230 8
Whitley89 101,490 51,276 5
Park97 51,244 91,074 9
Coley95 71,260 81,253 6
Caversham96 61,036 12940 12
Thames81 121,182 111,252 7
Norcot82 111,274 7997 11
Tilehurst90 9977 13845 13
Kentwood79 13852 14752 14
Emmer Green22 15241 16252 16

Caversham Heights Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2025, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202510
November 202511
October 20255
September 202513
August 202515
July 20254
June 20253
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20251
August 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20254
October 20252
August 20252
July 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
April 20253
March 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
October 20255
September 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20256
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
August 20251
June 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Caversham Heights in January 2026

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

1. Harrogate Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Valley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. St David'S Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Highmoor Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Grass Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Woodcote Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silverthorne Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Highdown Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Albany Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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