Total Crime Rate
5.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blagrave Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Caversham , and the 12th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blagrave Lane (RG4 7DX) in the last 12 months was 5.7 per 1,000 residents and was 92.2% lower than the Caversham average (72.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Blagrave Lane (RG4 7DX), the main crime hotspot is near Jacksons Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Caversham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Jacksons Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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