Crime Rate in Lambourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lambourn

The total recorded crimes in Lambourn, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lambourn crime rate of 22.70 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 Lambourn, encompassing approximately 1,233 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lambourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodbury with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Blind Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lambourn?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Lambourn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 343 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lambourn recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lambourn had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 361 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lambourn recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lambourn Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lambourn has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 22.70 ranking 15th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Lambourn crimes were 343. The crime rate of Lambourn in 2024 was 278.05 (year) or 23.17 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lambourn were around 361 crimes with yearly crime rate of 292.64 (year) or 24.39 (month) ranking 13 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
Chieveley & Cold Ash25 19395 13343 16
Bradfield33 14392 14338 17
Theale23 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston28 16237 21290 18
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

Lambourn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 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 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202418
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 202416
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lambourn in March 2025

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

1. Woodbury (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Blind Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Broadway (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harris Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Aintree (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Edwards Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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