Crime Rate in Newbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury

The total recorded crimes in Newbury, Redbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury crime rate of 1.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newbury, encompassing approximately 48,775 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Newbury Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Aldborough Road South with total crimes: 5
  • Ley Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Newbury?

To understand the safety of Newbury, we need to analyze Newbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redbridge:

    • In 2024, Newbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redbridge average, with 475 crimes compared to 758.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newbury had fewer crimes than the Redbridge average, with 897 crimes compared to 1,360. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redbridge, Newbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Newbury Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newbury has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 1.33 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Redbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury crimes were 475. The crime rate of Newbury in 2024 was 9.74 (year) or 0.81 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Redbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury were around 897 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.39 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Redbridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)CrimesRank (Redbridge)
Ilford Town206 21,715 13,040 1
Seven Kings222 11,412 22,487 3
Clementswood189 31,285 32,647 2
Loxford183 41,162 42,004 4
Goodmayes113 8912 61,598 5
Aldborough111 9940 51,577 6
Churchfields132 5868 71,363 8
Valentines122 6702 91,186 12
Cranbrook97 14756 81,475 7
Fairlop116 7697 101,275 9
Wanstead Village109 12671 141,245 10
Hainault111 10687 111,203 11
Fullwell110 11674 131,094 14
Chadwell106 13675 121,112 13
Clayhall80 16570 151,067 15
Barkingside89 15505 17965 17
Mayfield58 19550 16989 16
Bridge65 18479 18960 18
South Woodford46 21402 20742 20
Monkhams55 20293 21468 22
Wanstead Park40 22255 22536 21

Newbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202518
December 202413
November 202411
October 202415
September 20248
August 202418
April 202411

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202527
January 202516
December 202433
November 202416
October 202415
September 202426
August 202424
April 202421

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
April 202412

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202512
January 20255
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
April 20249

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
April 20249

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20244

High Crime Locations Newbury in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newbury postcode area is presented below.

1. Clifton Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Aldborough Road South (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ley Street (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Perth Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Aldborough Road South (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dellow Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Lynn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Lombard Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Easternville Gardens (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1

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