Caversham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caversham's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 46.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure, though modest in absolute terms, illustrates a combination of local factors and seasonal trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 29.7% of all recorded incidents (35 cases), a category where Caversham's rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 53% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed closely with 26.3% of all crimes (31 cases), though this rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 45% above the UK average, suggesting a particular vulnerability in retail spaces. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the relatively low overall crime rate, though the sharp increase in bicycle theft may indicate shifting patterns. Vehicle crime (13 cases) and criminal damage and arson (12 cases) both showed modest deviations from UK averages, with the former 8% above and the latter 17% below. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (0.2 per 1,000) was 79% below the UK average, a statistic consistent with Caversham's status as a built-up area within Reading where community policing and local engagement initiatives may play a role. These figures, when considered alongside the broader urban context, illustrate a relatively safe but dynamically changing crime profile.

February 2025 saw a 200% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This sharp jump contrasts with the 100% rise in robbery, which moved from 0 to 1, and the 140% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose from 5 to 12. These spikes in property-related offences stand in stark contrast to the 80% drop in public order offences, which fell from 10 to 2. The area's shoplifting rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 45% above the UK average, highlighting a localised trend in retail crime. Vehicle crime also edged up by 8% compared to the UK average.4 per 1,000. The most surprising deviation from national trends is the 100% increase in bicycle theft, a crime type typically associated with urban cycling hubs but here showing an unusual surge. Residents may find the 100% rise in robbery, though limited to one incident, particularly noteworthy given the area's generally low violent crime profile.

Caversham's crime rate in February 2025 rose 18.2% compared to January 2025, moving from 3.0 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is modest in absolute terms, it reflects a shift in the local crime profile. Daily crime reporting shows 4 crimes recorded per day on average, a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 280 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Caversham's crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, with 46.3% fewer crimes per 1,000 residents than the national figure. This comparative advantage is consistent with the area's status as a relatively safe urban district within Reading, though the recent uptick in specific crime types warrants attention.