Crime Rate in Pangbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pangbourne

The total recorded crimes in Pangbourne, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pangbourne crime rate of 7.70 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Pangbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pangbourne Place with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sheffield Close 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Pangbourne has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 7.70 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pangbourne)CrimesRank (Pangbourne)CrimesRank (Pangbourne)
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
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
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Pangbourne 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202513
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 202413

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

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
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Pangbourne in July 2025

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

1. Pangbourne Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
3. Sheffield Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Thames Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Little Bowden Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Dunluce Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Shepard Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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