Crime Rate in Lambourn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lambourn

The total recorded crimes in Lambourn, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lambourn crime rate of 17.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Lambourn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flintjack Place with total crimes: 3
  • Ermin Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ermin Street 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Lambourn has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 17.02 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lambourn)CrimesRank (Lambourn)CrimesRank (Lambourn)
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
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
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

Lambourn 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202511
April 202511
March 202514
February 202513
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 202418
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
August 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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

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
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lambourn in July 2025

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

1. Flintjack Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Ermin Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ermin Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Malt Shovel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Derby Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Old Station Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bodman Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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