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Crime in Caversham Heights

Caversham Heights had 58 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 28.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 69% below the middle Reading area. Crime was down 3% on the three months before.

RG4, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Caversham Heights

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28.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
-3%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common23 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 25 Apr 20 May 15 Jun 20 Jul 23 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Caversham Heights. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2340%
criminal damage814%
vehicle crime712%
anti-social behaviour712%
theft47%
public order35%
drugs23%
other crime23%

Caversham Heights against Reading

TypeCaversham Heights per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence11.238.8▼ 15%
Burglary0.52.3–
Vehicle crime3.44.4–
Anti-social behaviour3.412.9–
Theft and robbery2.49.4▼ 58%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Reading165.7▲ 8%
Reading West163.7▲ 11%
Caversham140.4▲ 35%
Battle125.2▲ 17%
Emmer Green39.9▼ 15%
Caversham Park36.2▼ 10%
Caversham Heights28.2▼ 3%
See every Reading area ranked on the crime in Reading page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Caversham Heights a safe area?

Caversham Heights had about 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caversham Heights?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (23), followed by criminal damage (8) and vehicle crime (7).