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Crime in Caversham

Caversham had 423 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 140.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 6th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Reading area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

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

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140.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
6 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common127 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 90 Apr 115 May 127 Jun 108 Jul 188 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12730%
shoplifting5313%
theft5212%
anti-social behaviour399%
public order328%
criminal damage276%
drugs205%
bike theft205%

Caversham against Reading

TypeCaversham per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence42.238.8▲ 67%
Burglary42.3▼ 14%
Vehicle crime64.4▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour12.912.9▲ 5%
Theft and robbery29.59.4▲ 75%

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 a safe area?

Caversham had about 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 6 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Caversham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (127), followed by shoplifting (53) and theft (52).