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

Overview of Crime in RG1 8AU

CAVERSHAM ROAD, RG1 8AU, Reading has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.37 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8AU 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 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8AU, encompassing approximately 2056 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Lynmouth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Milford Road with total crimes: 4

CAVERSHAM ROAD, RG1 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1322.37225.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.32-28.57%
Burglary64.860.00%
Public order52.92150.00%
Other crime32.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Bicycle theft21.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-50.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.45180.00%
Bicycle theft66.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.9533.33%
Other theft41.95-69.23%
Drugs31.95200.00%
Public order21.46-77.78%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1326.75333.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.32125.00%
Public order94.3880.00%
Vehicle crime54.38400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.43-61.54%
Shoplifting42.43-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Bicycle theft21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%

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 offences1320.4385.71%
Shoplifting76.3275.00%
Public order53.40-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-25.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Burglary11.46-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-50.00%

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 offences718.48-41.67%
Public order73.40133.33%
Burglary43.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-20.00%
Shoplifting41.9533.33%
Other theft31.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.97100.00%
Drugs10.97-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.37-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour75.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.40-44.44%
Other theft52.4366.67%
Vehicle crime32.43200.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.40-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson98.27200.00%
Bicycle theft44.380.00%
Other theft31.95-50.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Burglary10.97-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.3226.32%
Other theft611.67-14.29%
Burglary42.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.95-57.14%
Shoplifting31.46-25.00%
Theft from the person21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Public order20.97-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.2126.67%
Public order89.24166.67%
Other theft73.8916.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.40250.00%
Shoplifting43.40-20.00%
Burglary31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.46-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.240.00%
Bicycle theft87.300.00%
Other theft63.89100.00%
Shoplifting52.9266.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.43-50.00%
Drugs41.95100.00%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Public order31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Burglary20.97-33.33%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.3060.00%
Vehicle crime33.89-62.50%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft31.46-57.14%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.350.00%
Vehicle crime87.300.00%
Other theft73.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.430.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Bicycle theft11.460.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20245
June 202413
May 20247
April 202412
March 202417
February 202424
January 202419
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202413
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8AU 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. Milford Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Brigham Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Thames Side Promenade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Archway Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Cardinal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Swansea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Addison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Newport Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Promenade Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Regent Court
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Abattoirs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1