Crime Rate in Downlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downlands

The total recorded crimes in Downlands, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downlands crime rate of 254.78 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 Downlands, encompassing approximately 109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norris Field with total crimes: 6
  • Saxons Acre with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Downlands has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 254.78 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downlands)CrimesRank (Downlands)CrimesRank (Downlands)
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
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Downlands 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 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 20255
April 202517
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 202425
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
February 20259
January 20256
December 202422
November 202415
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251

High Crime Locations Downlands in July 2025

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

1. Norris Field (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Saxons Acre (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Buttsfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Pudding Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Goodings Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. College Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Church Side (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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