CAVERSHAM ROAD, RG1 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in RG1 8AS

CAVERSHAM ROAD, RG1 8AS, Reading has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.76 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader RG1 postcode area, which has experienced 701 crimes and a crime rate of 14.33 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this RG1 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8AS, encompassing approximately 2181 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 8AS area, explore the RG1 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8AS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stanshawe Road with total crimes: 5

CAVERSHAM ROAD, RG1 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.766.67%
Anti-social behaviour147.33250.00%
Burglary56.420.00%
Public order52.29150.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Other crime31.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.25200.00%
Bicycle theft66.88500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.29-55.56%
Other theft41.83-73.33%
Drugs31.8350.00%
Public order21.38-77.78%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1527.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.8880.00%
Public order94.1350.00%
Vehicle crime64.13500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.75-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.2933.33%
Shoplifting41.83-42.86%
Burglary31.83200.00%
Drugs21.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.1785.71%
Shoplifting75.9675.00%
Public order63.21-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29-25.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Burglary11.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.42-65.00%
Public order73.21-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.21-33.33%
Shoplifting41.83-60.00%
Burglary31.8350.00%
Other theft31.38-85.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.92-75.00%
Drugs10.92-75.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.46-80.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2046.30566.67%
Violence and sexual offences209.17-9.09%
Public order119.17266.67%
Shoplifting105.04233.33%
Bicycle theft84.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.21-50.00%
Theft from the person52.750.00%
Vehicle crime42.29300.00%
Drugs41.83300.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Robbery20.92100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.76-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson1210.09300.00%
Bicycle theft45.500.00%
Other theft31.83-50.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.2127.27%
Other theft612.84-68.42%
Burglary42.7533.33%
Theft from the person31.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-66.67%
Shoplifting31.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Public order20.92-87.50%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2241.2657.14%
Other theft1910.09216.67%
Public order168.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.33200.00%
Shoplifting54.130.00%
Theft from the person42.29300.00%
Burglary31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.38-62.50%
Other crime11.380.00%
Drugs10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.590.00%
Bicycle theft86.420.00%
Other theft63.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-37.50%
Shoplifting52.2966.67%
Public order42.2933.33%
Drugs41.83100.00%
Vehicle crime41.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.17-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.4260.00%
Other theft43.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.83-66.67%
Public order31.380.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.920.00%
Vehicle crime97.330.00%
Other theft64.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
January 20243
December 20238
October 20231

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247
April 202411
March 20243
February 20242
January 202416
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 20245
June 202413
May 20247
April 202420
March 202422
February 202428
January 202422
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 202412
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202415
June 20243
May 20243
April 202420
March 20243
February 20246
January 202419
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lynmouth Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 3. Stanshawe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Milford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brigham Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thames Side Promenade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cardinal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Newport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Promenade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Abattoirs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1