Crime Rate in Thatcham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thatcham Central

The total recorded crimes in Thatcham Central, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham Central crime rate of 12.74 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 Thatcham Central, encompassing approximately 14,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
Thatcham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Hospital with total crimes: 27
  • Fusiliers Place with total crimes: 18

How safe is Thatcham Central?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Thatcham Central reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 2,570 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thatcham Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Thatcham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 2,146 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thatcham Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thatcham Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Thatcham Central has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 12.74 ranking 1th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Thatcham Central crimes were 2,570. The crime rate of Thatcham Central in 2024 was 178.92 (year) or 14.91 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thatcham Central were around 2,146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.40 (year) or 12.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)
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
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Thatcham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
November 20246
September 20241
June 20248
April 20245

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202527
January 202517
December 202410
November 202434
October 202421
September 20248
August 202410
July 202422
June 202416
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 1164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202576
January 2025104
December 2024108
November 202495
October 2024107
September 202485
August 2024133
July 2024113
June 2024158
May 202487
April 202434

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
September 20244
June 20246

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202424
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 20244
October 202449
September 202417
August 202424
July 202418
June 202430
May 202420
April 202418

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 20253
December 20241
November 202414
October 202412
September 202425
August 202422
July 202410
June 202432
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202527
January 202517
December 202428
November 202414
October 202416
September 202434
August 202416
July 20249
June 202440
May 202417
April 20246

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 202416
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 202420
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 20246
September 202419
August 202416
July 20243
June 202418
May 202415
April 20248

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thatcham Central in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order3
3. Fusiliers Place (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. High Street (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
5. Mayow Close (Map)
Total9
Public order6
Other crime3
6. Broadway (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Military Drive (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Deccan Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Signals Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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