Crime Rate in West Berkshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Berkshire

The total recorded crimes in West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 1,253 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Berkshire crime rate of 7.76 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 West Berkshire, encompassing approximately 161,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (433) incidents (22.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (172) incidents (47.01% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (134) incidents (31.37% increase)
West Berkshire Crime Hotspots

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

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

West Berkshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

West Berkshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Thatcham Central (183 crimes), and the safest, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham (4 crimes), is 179 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Berkshire.

Similarly, the area of Newbury Central & Greenham (185 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hermitage & Cold Ash (31 crimes), with a difference of 154 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Berkshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Thatcham Central183
Newbury Central116
Newbury Greenham109
Hungerford & Kintbury101
Burghfield & Mortimer93

Safest Wards:

Pangbourne24
Theale23
Basildon8
Bucklebury8
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newbury Central & Greenham185
Thatcham South East & Bradfield120
Thatcham Town98
Kintbury & Boxford77
Burghfield Common75

Safest Areas:

Mortimer & Aldermaston Wharf33
Westwood32
Streatley & Pangbourne32
Hungerford31
Hermitage & Cold Ash31

West Berkshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (433 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (172 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 353 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 117 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (402 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (85 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 403 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 130 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (442 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (125 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (559 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (164 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (429 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (114 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (491 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (201 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 483 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 211 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (924 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (334 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 319 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202531
January 202528
December 20248
November 202425
October 202426
September 202428
August 202429
July 202422
June 202478

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 4919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 491.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 924 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025433
February 2025353
January 2025402
December 2024403
November 2024442
October 2024559
September 2024429
August 2024491
July 2024483
June 2024924

A total of 1194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025134
February 2025102
January 202585
December 202488
November 2024115
October 2024120
September 2024114
August 2024105
July 202487
June 2024244

A total of 222 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202516
January 202520
December 202414
November 202422
October 202423
September 202419
August 202431
July 202429
June 202436

A total of 1195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202586
January 202566
December 2024130
November 2024109
October 2024117
September 202498
August 2024147
July 2024115
June 2024232

A total of 673 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202543
January 202561
December 202465
November 202458
October 202494
September 202457
August 202473
July 202464
June 2024108

A total of 1014 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 101.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025111
February 202586
January 202582
December 202458
November 202487
October 202482
September 202498
August 2024113
July 2024137
June 2024160

A total of 78 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249
June 202414

A total of 1592 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 159.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 334 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025172
February 2025117
January 202585
December 202482
November 2024125
October 2024164
September 2024101
August 2024201
July 2024211
June 2024334

A total of 585 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202531
January 202526
December 202459
November 202440
October 202481
September 202456
August 202452
July 202466
June 2024110

A total of 482 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202530
January 202544
December 202451
November 202437
October 202452
September 202464
August 202455
July 202443
June 202476

A total of 833 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202583
February 202567
January 202580
December 202470
November 202479
October 202471
September 202458
August 202472
July 202495
June 2024158

High Crime Locations West Berkshire in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Fusiliers Place (Map)
Total18
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Mabel Luke Place (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order6
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
6. Ferndale Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Other theft3
Other crime3

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