24 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in West Berkshire
Compare crime rates across all 24 wards in West Berkshire. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Newbury Central | 118.1 | 95 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Thatcham Central | 75.7 | 80 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Newbury Greenham | 74.1 | 83 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Burghfield & Mortimer | 66.4 | 54 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Newbury Speen | 64.2 | 58 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Tilehurst Birch Copse | 59.1 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Newbury Clay Hill | 55.0 | 60 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 53.6 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Lambourn | 49.2 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Thatcham North East | 48.4 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Newbury Wash Common | 44.0 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Bradfield | 42.3 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Thatcham West | 41.6 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Downlands | 38.1 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Hungerford & Kintbury | 37.7 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Tilehurst & Purley | 36.3 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Pangbourne | 32.0 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Chieveley & Cold Ash | 29.8 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Theale | 26.2 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Aldermaston | 23.5 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Ridgeway | 21.1 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Basildon | 17.1 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Bucklebury | 11.7 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham | 8.5 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of West Berkshire has the highest crime rate?
Newbury Central has the highest crime rate in West Berkshire, with 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in West Berkshire?
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham has the lowest crime rate among West Berkshire's wards, with 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does West Berkshire have?
West Berkshire has 24 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.