Crime Rate in Ridgeway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridgeway

The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 0.78 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 Ridgeway, encompassing approximately 33,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ridgeway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Yattendon Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ridgeway?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Ridgeway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 245 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ridgeway had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 262 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ridgeway Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 0.21 ranking 18th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ridgeway crimes were 245. The crime rate of Ridgeway in 2024 was 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.99 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 19 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
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Ridgeway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Drugs 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202518
January 20254
December 202411
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 202424
May 202416
April 202414

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

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20243
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
November 20241
October 20241
June 20246
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20243
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ridgeway in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Drugs6
2. Manor Crescent (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Yattendon Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
4. The Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Gordon Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Noakes Hill (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Shepherds Rise (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shepherds Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fairfield (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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