Crime Rate in Caversham Heights: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caversham Heights

The total recorded crimes in Caversham Heights, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caversham Heights crime rate of 1.06 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Caversham Heights Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashcroft Close with total crimes: 2
  • Lymington Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Notley Place 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 May 2025 the Caversham Heights has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.06 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caversham Heights)CrimesRank (Caversham Heights)CrimesRank (Caversham Heights)
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
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Caversham Heights Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202412
September 20242
August 202410
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20245
July 202418
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Caversham Heights in May 2025

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

1. Ashcroft Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Lymington Gate (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Notley Place (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Albert Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Upper Warren Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Atterbury Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lawson Drive (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Albany Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Knights Way (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Grove Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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