Crime in Caversham Heights: statistics, rates and trends
276 crimes were recorded in Caversham Heights in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Caversham Heights at a glance
- Crime trends in Caversham Heights
- Types of crime in Caversham Heights
- Caversham Heights compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Caversham Heights
- What happened after crimes were reported in Caversham Heights
- Population and deprivation in Caversham Heights
- Questions about crime in Caversham Heights
- About this data
276 crimes were recorded in Caversham Heights in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 137 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Caversham Heights has the 3,779th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Caversham Heights | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 276 | 20,512 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.2 | 112.1 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,448 | 182,907 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Caversham Heights was highest in the year to July 2023 (421 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (261). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 276 | 29.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 261 | 27.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 366 | 38.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 421 | 44.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 369 | 39.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 322 | 34.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 281 | 29.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 278 | 29.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 261 | 27.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Caversham Heights over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+51%) and anti-social behaviour (+12%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%) and other theft (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 14.5 | 0.42 | +51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 2.9 | 0.19 | +12% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.4 | 0.36 | +28% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -48% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +8% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.40 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 0.13 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Caversham Heights
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Caversham Heights recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Caversham Heights
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Caversham Heights recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Caversham Heights
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Caversham Heights recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Caversham Heights
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Caversham Heights recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Caversham Heights
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Caversham Heights recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Caversham Heights
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Caversham Heights recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Caversham Heights
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Caversham Heights recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Caversham Heights
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Caversham Heights recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Caversham Heights
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Caversham Heights recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Caversham Heights
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Caversham Heights recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Caversham Heights
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Caversham Heights recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Caversham Heights
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Caversham Heights recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Caversham Heights, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Caversham Heights.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Caversham Heights over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near St David'S Close | 15 |
| On or near Pinetree Court | 14 |
| On or near Evesham Road | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Morlais | 11 |
| On or near Buckingham Drive | 10 |
| On or near Grove Road | 8 |
| On or near St Lukes Way | 7 |
| On or near Knowle Close | 7 |
| On or near Albert Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Caversham Heights over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 9.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Caversham Heights has an estimated population of 9,448. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Caversham Heights sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Caversham Heights |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Caversham Heights a safe place to live?
Caversham Heights recorded 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Caversham Heights?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Caversham Heights going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caversham Heights was up 6% on the year before: 276 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 261 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Caversham Heights?
Caversham Heights is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Caversham Heights. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.