Crime Rate in Thatcham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thatcham West

The total recorded crimes in Thatcham West, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham West crime rate of 5.34 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 West, encompassing approximately 9,182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Thatcham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 9
  • Redshank Court with total crimes: 5
  • Bowling Green Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thatcham West?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Thatcham West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 383 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thatcham West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Thatcham West had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 351 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thatcham West recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thatcham West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thatcham West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 11th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Thatcham West crimes were 383. The crime rate of Thatcham West in 2024 was 41.71 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thatcham West were around 351 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.23 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thatcham West)CrimesRank (Thatcham West)CrimesRank (Thatcham West)
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 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
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Thatcham West 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 202516
April 202514
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202412
November 202414
October 202414
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 202510
April 202519
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Thatcham West in July 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Redshank Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Bowling Green Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Matthews Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Ashbourne Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Reef Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. Peers Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tull Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Loundyes Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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