Crime Rate in Aldermaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aldermaston

The total recorded crimes in Aldermaston, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aldermaston crime rate of 36.63 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Aldermaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brimpton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bannister Place with total crimes: 3
  • Paices Hill with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Aldermaston has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 36.63 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)
Thatcham Central183 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury101 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central116 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer93 51,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham109 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill63 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst & Purley75 6739 7603 10
Tilehurst South & Holybrook65 7728 8729 7
Newbury Speen55 9699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse52 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common39 11561 11570 11
Thatcham North East34 13455 12391 12
Thatcham West35 12383 16351 14
Lambourn28 15343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash25 19395 13343 16
Bradfield33 14392 14338 17
Theale23 21387 15345 15
Downlands26 17363 17243 20
Ridgeway26 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Aldermaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
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 March 2025

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

1. Brimpton Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
2. Bannister Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Paices Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Kestrels Mead (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Red Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Crookham Common Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brimpton Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Goddard Drive (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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