Caversham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Caversham’s crime rate in September 2024 was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently low level of crime in the area, which is part of Reading’s broader built-up urban fabric but exhibits distinct characteristics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27.6% of the total, followed by other theft at 14.2% and shoplifting at 11.2%. These proportions suggest a mix of violent and property-related crime, though the former remains significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers’ events—may have influenced patterns, such as the notable increase in public order offences, which rose by 116.7% compared to the previous month. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains low, with categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary both 66% and 35% below their respective UK averages. This could be partly explained by Caversham’s integration with Reading’s infrastructure, which may include higher levels of community engagement and policing presence. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average is also consistent with the area’s likely demographic profile, which may include a mix of residential and commercial zones but fewer high-density populations that are typically associated with higher violent crime rates. The seasonal transition in September, with nights drawing in and school terms resuming, may also have contributed to a reduction in shoplifting and other retail-related crimes, though this remains speculative without further data. Overall, Caversham’s crime profile in September 2024 illustrates a safe environment relative to national standards, with specific patterns that warrant closer examination in the context of local factors.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in certain crime categories, most other crime, which surged by 300% from one to four incidents. This spike, while statistically significant, remains a small absolute number in the context of the area’s overall low crime rate. Public order offences also rose by 116.7%, reflecting a shift in the crime mix that may be linked to the seasonal transition into autumn, when social gatherings and university freshers’ events could contribute to increased public activity. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 31.8%, aligning with the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 and indicating a possible seasonal dip in retail-related crime. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Caversham—1.1 per 1,000—was 58% below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of lower violent crime in the area compared to national benchmarks. This contrast with the UK average is particularly striking in categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 66% below the national rate, highlighting Caversham’s relative safety in this regard.

Caversham's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with a broader pattern observed in the area over recent months, though September’s figures still remain lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day in September, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 247 residents underscores the safety of the area compared to the national context. With a population of 33,084, the localised nature of crime in Caversham contrasts sharply with the more densely populated urban centres where crime rates tend to cluster higher. This suggests that Caversham’s built-up character, potentially influenced by its integration with Reading’s infrastructure, may contribute to its distinct crime profile.