Crime Rate in Newbury Clay Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Clay Hill

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Clay Hill, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Clay Hill crime rate of 3.58 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 Newbury Clay Hill, encompassing approximately 18,461 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Newbury Clay Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redfield Court with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newbury Clay Hill?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Clay Hill reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 807 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Clay Hill witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Newbury Clay Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 934 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbury Clay Hill witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Newbury Clay Hill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Newbury Clay Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newbury Clay Hill has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 9th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Clay Hill crimes were 807. The crime rate of Newbury Clay Hill in 2024 was 43.71 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Clay Hill were around 934 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.59 (year) or 4.22 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Clay Hill)CrimesRank (Newbury Clay Hill)CrimesRank (Newbury Clay Hill)
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
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
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

Newbury Clay Hill 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 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202523
May 202524
April 202513
March 202520
February 202512
January 202520
December 202416
November 202414
October 202417
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 202414
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 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
May 20251

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 122 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202510
April 202527
March 202517
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 202412
October 202411
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Clay Hill in July 2025

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

1. Redfield Court (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rosemoor Gardens (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Two Rivers Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Gaywood Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Avonway (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hedgeway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Leslie Southern Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hutton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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