Crime Rate in Aldermaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldermaston

The total recorded crimes in Aldermaston, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldermaston crime rate of 28.78 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 Aldermaston, encompassing approximately 764 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Aldermaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Brimpton Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Aldermaston?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Aldermaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 237 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aldermaston recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Aldermaston had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 290 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aldermaston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Aldermaston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Aldermaston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Aldermaston has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 28.78 ranking 17th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Aldermaston crimes were 237. The crime rate of Aldermaston in 2024 was 310.01 (year) or 25.83 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aldermaston were around 290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 379.33 (year) or 31.61 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aldermaston)CrimesRank (Aldermaston)CrimesRank (Aldermaston)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Newbury Wash Common40 12561 11570 11
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Aldermaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Aldermaston in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Brimpton Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Bannister Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Paices Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Webbs Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Wasing Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bath Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Angel Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woolhampton Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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