Crime Rate in Newbury Speen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Speen

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Speen, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Speen crime rate of 7.20 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 Speen, encompassing approximately 11,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Newbury Speen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Lane with total crimes: 5
  • The Connection with total crimes: 5
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Newbury Speen?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Speen reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 699 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Speen witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Newbury Speen experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 676 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbury Speen witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newbury Speen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newbury Speen has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 7th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Speen crimes were 699. The crime rate of Newbury Speen in 2024 was 59.19 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Speen were around 676 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.24 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Speen)CrimesRank (Newbury Speen)CrimesRank (Newbury Speen)
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
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
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 Speen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202538
March 202520
February 202527
January 202528
December 202417
November 202427
October 202419
September 202436
August 202428
July 202420
June 202448
May 202423

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 202413
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 202410
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
May 20246

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 202411
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Speen in May 2025

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

1. Long Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Connection (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Western Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
4. The Chase (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Yew Gate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poplar Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Marshalls Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stable Court (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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