Caversham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caversham's August 2025 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents places it 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The area's crime mix shows a clear dominance of property crimes (66 incidents, 46% of total) over violent crimes (48 incidents, 33%), a pattern consistent with its role as a built-up area within Reading. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent single category (1.5 per 1,000), but this rate is 48% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 43% above the UK average, likely linked to the area's retail presence. Anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and other theft (0.5 per 1,000) are both significantly below national levels. Seasonal factors in August, such as increased tourism and empty homes during holidays, may contribute to the 17.9% monthly rise in overall crime, though burglary rates fell by 63% compared to the UK average. This suggests that while local dynamics influence crime patterns, the area's overall safety remains distinct from broader national trends. The balance between property and violent crime highlights the need for targeted strategies addressing retail security while maintaining the area's low base rate for more serious offences.

The balance between property and violent crime in August 2025 reveals a 33% share for violent crimes (48 incidents) versus 46% for property crimes (66 incidents), a shift from earlier months. This property crime dominance may reflect the area's retail and residential density, though the rise in drug offences (+450%) and theft from the person (+300%) suggests evolving challenges. Violent crime rates remain 48% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (1.5 vs 2.9 per 1,000), but shoplifting rates are 43% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.6). The 17.9% monthly increase in overall crime is driven by drug offences, which jumped from 2 to 11. Residents may find the 1-in-230 resident monthly exposure figure particularly relevant for understanding local risk levels, though this remains far below national norms.

Caversham's crime rate in August 2025 rose 17.9% from the previous month, moving from 3.7 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported across the 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 230 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to national benchmarks, even as local rates show upward movement. The population context is critical: with 33,084 residents, the absolute number of crimes (144) reflects a manageable scale. However, the rise in drug-related incidents and theft from the person suggests emerging local pressures that may require closer monitoring. These trends contrast with the sharp declines in public order offences, robbery, and other crimes, which may indicate successful interventions or shifts in criminal activity patterns.