Crime Rate in Theale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Theale

The total recorded crimes in Theale, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Theale crime rate of 8.72 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 Theale, encompassing approximately 2,636 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Theale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hoad Way with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Cumber Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Theale?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Theale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 387 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Theale recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Theale had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 345 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Theale recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Theale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Theale has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 8.72 ranking 21th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Theale crimes were 387. The crime rate of Theale in 2024 was 146.80 (year) or 12.23 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Theale were around 345 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.87 (year) or 10.91 (month) ranking 15 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
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

Theale 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 Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
September 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 202416
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 202430
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20245
May 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Theale in March 2025

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

1. Hoad Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cumber Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rotherfield Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Waterside Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. James Butcher Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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