Crime Rate in Theale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Theale

The total recorded crimes in Theale, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Theale crime rate of 5.69 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Theale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Rotherfield Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the West Berkshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Theale has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 5.69 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Theale)CrimesRank (Theale)CrimesRank (Theale)
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 West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
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

Theale 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 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202518
May 202514
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 202416
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
September 20243

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20256
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20245

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

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20251

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

High Crime Locations Theale in July 2025

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

1. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rotherfield Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Myton Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. The Courtyard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blossom Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Orchard (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Swallow Field Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cumber Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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