Caversham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Caversham's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for nearly 30% of all reported crimes. At 3.7 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 57% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a disparity that persisted across most categories. This built-up area within Reading, characterized by its proximity to urban amenities and mixed-use development, saw violent crime remain 64% below national levels despite the summer season. Anti-social behaviour (18% of total crimes) and shoplifting (13%) followed as the next most common categories, though both remained significantly below UK averages. Seasonal factors such as school closures and festival activity may have influenced patterns, yet the absence of a sharp rise in violent crime contrasts with typical summer trends. The low burglary rate (0.8 per 1,000) and near-zero incidents of theft from the person (0.8 per 1,000) suggest strong community policing or environmental deterrents, though these remain speculative without further data. The area's crime profile reflects a blend of urban safety measures and the moderating influence of its integration within Reading's broader infrastructure, where commercial and residential zones coexist with limited isolation.

July 2025 saw a sharp 128.6% increase in shoplifting, rising from seven to 16 incidents. This surge may partly explain the category's 23% deficit compared to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary dropped by 87.5% (from eight to one), likely reflecting seasonal changes as summer holidays reduced occupancy in residential properties. Other notable shifts included a 100% increase in bicycle theft, though this remained 100% below the UK average. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, a trend consistent with lower pedestrian traffic during peak summer evenings. The violent crime category, at 1.1 per 1,000, was 64% below the UK average, a contrast to the national context where violence typically rises in warmer months. This anomaly may be attributed to Caversham's integration within Reading's urban fabric, where public spaces are frequently monitored.

Caversham's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure exactly. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity, despite the seasonal context of peak summer and festivals. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area's low overall crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 271 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, Caversham's rate is 57% lower, a gap that persists across nearly all crime categories. This population-scaled perspective highlights the area's safety relative to the broader UK context, though localized factors such as the proximity to Reading's urban core may influence specific crime trends.