Caversham Crime October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Caversham's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 45.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently lower crime burden, a trend that aligns with its character as a built-up district within Reading, where community infrastructure and policing efforts may contribute to this outcome. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.1% of all reported incidents, yet this rate remains 47% below the UK average. Shoplifting, while showing a marginal 11.1% decrease from September, still accounted for 17.1% of crimes, reflecting the area's retail presence as a potential driver. Public order offences, though rising sharply in October, were 25% below the UK average, suggesting that local measures to manage community activity during events like Halloween may have mitigated broader issues. The area's low rates of anti-social behaviour (76% below UK average) and burglary (67% below UK average) highlight effective local strategies in reducing disruptive and property-related crimes. These outcomes are consistent with the built-up nature of Caversham, where higher population density and existing community resources likely play a role in maintaining lower crime rates despite seasonal fluctuations. The seasonal context of October—shorter evenings, darker nights, and Halloween—may have influenced temporary spikes in public order offences, but the overall pattern of sustained low crime rates indicates robust long-term management of local safety.

October saw a 250% increase in public order offences, rising from four to 14 incidents, a sharp spike likely linked to Halloween-related disruptions or increased community activity. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50% compared to September, with only three incidents reported, marking a significant decline. Shoplifting also decreased by 11.1%, dropping from 27 to 24 cases, a trend consistent with seasonal factors such as shorter shopping hours. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 32.1% of all crimes, yet this rate is 47% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour was 76% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or community cohesion. The 100% increase in theft from the person and other crime categories highlights areas requiring further attention, though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Vehicle crime and other theft remained below UK averages, indicating broader safety measures in place within the area.

Caversham's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 23.7% compared to September, moving from 3.4 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five crimes per day in October, a figure that contextualises the local crime frequency within the built-up district of Reading. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 236 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Caversham compared to the national context. This population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the month-on-month rise, the area remains far below the UK average in terms of overall crime burden. The increase in October may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and Halloween activities, but the underlying trend of sustained low crime rates persists. The area's character as a built-up district with established community infrastructure and policing efforts likely contributes to this consistent performance, even amid temporary fluctuations.