Total Crime Rate
22.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Surley Row area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Caversham , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 488 local areas in Reading .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Surley Row (RG4 8ND) in the last 12 months was 22.4 per 1,000 residents and was 69.1% lower than the Caversham average (72.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Surley Row (RG4 8ND), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Notley Place (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Caversham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sheep Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Lukes Way | Under investigation |
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