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Top reported crimes

Most commonly reported crimes during Jul 2026

  • Violence and sexual offences

    37

  • Shoplifting

    35

  • Anti-social behaviour

    10

  • Public order

    9
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Crime levels overview
Month Total Percentage
Aug 2025 108 7.6%
Sep 2025 98 6.9%
Oct 2025 109 7.7%
Nov 2025 106 7.4%
Dec 2025 115 8.1%
Jan 2026 117 8.2%
Feb 2026 129 9.1%
Mar 2026 129 9.1%
Apr 2026 125 8.8%
May 2026 136 9.6%
Jun 2026 138 9.7%
Jul 2026 114 8%

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Your team

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    Betsy Palmer

  • Police Officer

    Adrianna Bilanska

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    Charlie Pay

  • PCSO - Geo T2. Reading.

    Daniel Mellor

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    Graham Ammundsen

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    Inconsiderate and illegal riding of motorcycles and electric scooters in public areas along with vehicles causing issues in community car parks and near community centres in Lower Caversham. Delivery vehicles and electric bikes on footpaths in residential areas.

    Issued 20 August 2026

    Action taken:

    Key areas are being patrolled on a regular basis and officers are allocating time to target the issue committed to showing police awareness, presence and gain experience in best approach. ASB surveys have shown strong public concern for the issue so NHPT time is being allocated accordingly, to dedicated duties for the issues involving both the Caversham team and resources from other areas.Key areas are being patrolled on a regular basis and officers are allocating time to target the issue committed to showing police awareness, presence and gain experience in best approach. ASB surveys have shown strong public concern for the issue so NHPT time is being allocated accordingly, to dedicate officer time and utilising other NHPT resources from other areas.

    Actioned 20 August 2026

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    Retail crime - Identifying repeated shopliftings within Caversham, liaising with other neighbourhood teams to identify patterns early and arresting prolific, persistent or aggressive offenders. Supporting store action where possible and providing advice on removing known offenders.

    Issued 20 August 2026

    Action taken:

    Fast time identification of suspects for shoplifting and working closely with stores to identify offenders and gather evidence for early arrests. Conducting plain clothes patrols and monitoring locations at key times to catch offenders actively stealing, led by information analysis of recent offending and liaising with staff. Liaising with Retail Crime Team and prioritising offenders to ensure patterns of offending are dealt with and aggressive or violent offenders are identified early on and arrested.

    Actioned 20 August 2026

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    Acquisitive crime, including business burglaries in Lower Caversham.

    Issued 20 August 2026

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    NHPT are monitoring reports for incidents of interest or patterns of offending along with monitoring known offenders for like offences such as shoplifting or theft from motor vehicles. Officers are taking ownership of investigations wherever possible and liaising with victims to ensure best possible service is delivered, golden hour enquiries are completed and evidence obtained is maximised. Neighbourhood officers are liaising with detectives, community leaders and staff/management to identify offenders and prioritise persistent suspects.

    Actioned 20 August 2026

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6:00PM - 7:00PM, Fri 13 November 2026

Milestone Community Centre, Northbrook Road, Caversham, Reading

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5:00PM - 6:00PM, Wed 23 December 2026

Budgens, Cavendish Road, Emmer Green

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5:00PM - 6:00PM, Wed 20 January 2027

CO-OP, South View Avenue, Caversham, Reading

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