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

Overview of Crime in RG1 8AX

CAVERSHAM ROAD, RG1 8AX, Reading has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.41 per 1,000 population. This RG1 8AX 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 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around RG1 8AX, encompassing approximately 2048 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the RG1 8AX area, explore the RG1 8AX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RG1 8AX area, visit the RG1 8AX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

RG1 8AX 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 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1424.41180.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.84-20.00%
Burglary65.860.00%
Public order52.93150.00%
Vehicle crime42.440.00%
Other crime31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.32100.00%
Bicycle theft62.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93-37.50%
Other theft42.44-71.43%
Drugs31.95200.00%
Public order21.46-71.43%
Shoplifting20.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1426.37366.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.8460.00%
Public order73.9116.67%
Vehicle crime63.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.93-61.54%
Shoplifting42.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.9550.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Bicycle theft21.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
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 offences1321.4885.71%
Shoplifting76.3575.00%
Public order63.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.9366.67%
Other theft32.440.00%
Drugs31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Burglary10.98-75.00%
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 offences719.04-41.67%
Public order73.42133.33%
Burglary43.42100.00%
Shoplifting41.9533.33%
Other theft31.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.98100.00%
Drugs10.98-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.49-50.00%

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 offences1222.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.86250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.42-54.55%
Other theft52.4466.67%
Vehicle crime32.44200.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.49-75.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.79266.67%
Bicycle theft45.370.00%
Other theft31.95-50.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Burglary21.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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 offences2424.9020.00%
Other theft611.72-14.29%
Burglary42.9333.33%
Theft from the person31.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-50.00%
Shoplifting31.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Public order20.98-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.3233.33%
Public order89.77100.00%
Other theft73.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.42100.00%
Shoplifting42.93-20.00%
Burglary31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime31.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.46-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.980.00%
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 offences1528.810.00%
Bicycle theft87.320.00%
Other theft73.91133.33%
Shoplifting53.4266.67%
Public order42.440.00%
Drugs41.95100.00%
Vehicle crime41.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.980.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.3280.00%
Public order44.39100.00%
Vehicle crime31.95-70.00%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Other theft31.46-57.14%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Theft from the person21.460.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.410.00%
Vehicle crime107.320.00%
Other theft74.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.440.00%
Shoplifting32.440.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
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 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 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 20242
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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 20245
June 202413
May 20247
April 202412
March 202418
February 202424
January 202420
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202414
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the RG1 8AX 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. A329
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Stephens Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Brigham Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Thames Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thames Side Promenade
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barry Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Northfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trooper Potts Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Archway Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Cremyll Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Abattoirs Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Vastern Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1