Crime in Caversham Heights: statistics, rates and trends
277 crimes were recorded in Caversham Heights in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Caversham Heights
- Questions about crime in Caversham Heights
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (28), criminal damage and arson (25) and other theft (25) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Caversham Heights | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 277 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.3 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,448 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Caversham Heights peaked in the year to August 2023 (428 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (252). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 277 | 29.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 252 | 26.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 356 | 37.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 428 | 45.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 372 | 39.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 321 | 34.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 291 | 30.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 278 | 29.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 265 | 28.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 101 to 130, while other theft fell from 40 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 13.8 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 3.0 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Public order | 18 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Caversham Heights.
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Caversham Heights over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pinetree Court” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pinetree Court | 16 |
| On or near St David'S Close | 13 |
| On or near Evesham Road | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Knowle Close | 10 |
| On or near Morlais | 10 |
| On or near Buckingham Drive | 9 |
| On or near Grove Road | 9 |
| On or near St Lukes Way | 8 |
| On or near Albert Road | 7 |
Of the 249 crimes in Caversham Heights with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 84 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 4.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Caversham Heights has an estimated population of 9,448 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (55%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Caversham Heights average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Caversham Heights | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Caversham Heights a safe place to live?
Caversham Heights recorded 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Caversham Heights?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (28).
Is crime in Caversham Heights going up or down?
Recorded crime in Caversham Heights was up 10% on the year before: 277 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 252 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Caversham Heights?
About 9,448 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Caversham Heights?
Caversham Heights is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.