Crime Rate in Pangbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pangbourne

The total recorded crimes in Pangbourne, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pangbourne crime rate of 11.55 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 Pangbourne, encompassing approximately 2,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Pangbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 3
  • The Square with total crimes: 3
  • The Laurels with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pangbourne?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Pangbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 244 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pangbourne recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Pangbourne had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 188 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pangbourne recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pangbourne Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Pangbourne has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 11.55 ranking 20th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Pangbourne crimes were 244. The crime rate of Pangbourne in 2024 was 117.40 (year) or 9.78 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pangbourne were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.45 (year) or 7.54 (month) ranking 21 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
Lambourn28 15343 18361 13
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
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Pangbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Pangbourne in March 2025

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

1. Bourne Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
2. The Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Laurels (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dunluce Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pangbourne Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Shooter'S Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sheffield Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Little Bowden Lane (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
9. Meadowside Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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