Crime Rate in Downlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downlands

The total recorded crimes in Downlands, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downlands crime rate of 191.08 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 Downlands, encompassing approximately 109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Downlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 6
  • Common Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Main Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Downlands?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Downlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downlands recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Downlands had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 243 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downlands recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Downlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Downlands has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 191.08 ranking 17th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Downlands crimes were 363. The crime rate of Downlands in 2024 was 3303.00 (year) or 275.25 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downlands were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2211.10 (year) or 184.26 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downlands)CrimesRank (Downlands)CrimesRank (Downlands)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Downlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 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 Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202517
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 202425
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 202417
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20259
January 20256
December 202422
November 202415
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
June 20246

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Downlands in May 2025

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

1. Main Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order3
2. Common Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Churchway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hunters Meadow (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Ermin Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Palmer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Old Bothampstead Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Cow Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Broad Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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