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 May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Clay Hill crime rate of 3.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-62.96% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Newbury Clay Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Oakley Road 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 May 2025 the Newbury Clay Hill has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Clay Hill)CrimesRank (Newbury Clay Hill)CrimesRank (Newbury Clay Hill)
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
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
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
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

Newbury Clay Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202513
March 202520
February 202512
January 202520
December 202416
November 202414
October 202417
September 202410
August 202419
July 202421
June 202474
May 202426

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20255
February 202511
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 20252
December 20249
November 20245
October 202414
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202527
March 202517
February 20256
January 20255
December 20243
November 202412
October 202411
September 20243
August 202415
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Clay Hill in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Oakley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Shaw Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. London Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Ely Grove (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Newport Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Leslie Southern Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. St Richards Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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