The total recorded crimes in Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham crime rate of 1.12 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 Colthrop & Crookham, encompassing approximately 3,568 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham, we need to analyze Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Berkshire:
In 2024, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 28 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.
In 2023, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 51 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 1.12 ranking 24th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK
In 2024, the total Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham crimes were 28. The crime rate of Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham in 2024 was 7.85 (year) or 0.65 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham were around 51 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.29 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (West Berkshire) | Crimes | Rank (West Berkshire) | Crimes | Rank (West Berkshire) | |
| Thatcham Central | 183 | 1 | 2,570 | 1 | 2,146 | 1 |
| Hungerford & Kintbury | 101 | 4 | 1,247 | 5 | 1,175 | 2 |
| Newbury Central | 116 | 2 | 1,344 | 2 | 908 | 5 |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 93 | 5 | 1,249 | 4 | 1,120 | 3 |
| Newbury Greenham | 109 | 3 | 1,262 | 3 | 882 | 6 |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 63 | 8 | 807 | 6 | 934 | 4 |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 75 | 6 | 739 | 7 | 603 | 10 |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 65 | 7 | 728 | 8 | 729 | 7 |
| Newbury Speen | 55 | 9 | 699 | 10 | 676 | 8 |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 52 | 10 | 727 | 9 | 634 | 9 |
| Newbury Wash Common | 39 | 11 | 561 | 11 | 570 | 11 |
| Thatcham North East | 34 | 13 | 455 | 12 | 391 | 12 |
| Thatcham West | 35 | 12 | 383 | 16 | 351 | 14 |
| Lambourn | 28 | 15 | 343 | 18 | 361 | 13 |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 25 | 19 | 395 | 13 | 343 | 16 |
| Bradfield | 33 | 14 | 392 | 14 | 338 | 17 |
| Theale | 23 | 21 | 387 | 15 | 345 | 15 |
| Aldermaston | 28 | 16 | 237 | 21 | 290 | 18 |
| Downlands | 26 | 17 | 363 | 17 | 243 | 20 |
| Ridgeway | 26 | 18 | 245 | 19 | 262 | 19 |
| Pangbourne | 24 | 20 | 244 | 20 | 188 | 21 |
| Bucklebury | 8 | 23 | 68 | 23 | 81 | 22 |
| Basildon | 8 | 22 | 90 | 22 | 69 | 23 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham postcode area is presented below.