Caversham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Caversham’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that translates to 122 crimes for a population of 33,084. This rate is 50% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile despite its status as a built-up district within Reading. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.9% of all reported crimes (45 incidents), though this rate (1.4 per 1,000) remains 46% below the UK average. Other theft (19 incidents) and vehicle crime (13 incidents) followed as the next most common categories. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these trends: January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to lower levels of shoplifting and public order offences compared to busier periods. However, the slight increase in bicycle theft and other crime suggests that local dynamics—such as weather patterns or changes in commuting behaviour—may have influenced these specific categories. Caversham’s built-up character, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, appears to moderate crime levels. rise from the previous month indicates ongoing shifts that warrant closer scrutiny.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 2 incidents—a sharp upward trend that may reflect seasonal changes or increased cycling activity during colder months. Other crime and theft from the person also doubled, highlighting pockets of vulnerability in the area. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 60%, possibly linked to post-holiday enforcement efforts or reduced social gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.9% of all crimes, though this rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 20% below the UK rate, a contrast to the 7.1% decrease observed in January. These shifts underscore a combination of local conditions and national trends, with Caversham’s built-up character likely influencing both the types and frequency of crimes.

Caversham’s crime rate in January 2024 rose 8.8% compared to December 2023, from 3.4 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a broader shift in the crime profile. Locally, 4 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for roughly every 271 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the previous month, remains significantly below the UK average. This lower-than-UK rate persists despite the rise in certain crime types, suggesting that Caversham’s built-up nature and infrastructure may continue to act as a buffer against more severe criminal activity. The population context also matters: with 33,084 residents, the absolute number of crimes (122) is manageable. increase warrants attention to local factors such as post-holiday transitions or seasonal shifts in activity patterns.