Crime Rate in West Berkshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Berkshire

The total recorded crimes in West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,333 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Berkshire crime rate of 8.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (491) incidents (27.20% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (248) incidents (42.53% increase)
  • Public order: (134) incidents (17.54% increase)
West Berkshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 48
  • Burbidge Close with total crimes: 30
  • Broadway with total crimes: 21

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 (239 crimes), and the safest, Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham (1 crimes), is 238 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across West Berkshire.

Similarly, the area of Newbury Central & Greenham (173 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Streatley & Pangbourne (23 crimes), with a difference of 150 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Berkshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Thatcham Central239
Burghfield & Mortimer106
Newbury Central105
Hungerford & Kintbury103
Newbury Greenham98

Safest Wards:

Pangbourne16
Ridgeway15
Bucklebury13
Basildon7
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newbury Central & Greenham173
Thatcham Town156
Thatcham South East & Bradfield123
Burghfield Common84
Calcot South81

Safest Areas:

Chieveley, East Isley & Compton28
Westwood27
Hermitage & Cold Ash26
Lambourn & Great Shefford24
Streatley & Pangbourne23

West Berkshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (491 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (248 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (386 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (174 incidents) also being high.

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 Shoplifting 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1102 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 100.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 2025114
March 2025111
February 202586
January 202582
December 202458
November 202487
October 202482
September 202498
August 2024113
July 2024137

A total of 291 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202544
February 202531
January 202528
December 20248
November 202425
October 202426
September 202428
August 202429
July 202422

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 20255
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20242
July 20249

A total of 222 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202512
February 202516
January 202520
December 202414
November 202422
October 202423
September 202419
August 202431
July 202429

A total of 1680 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 152.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 248 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025248
April 2025174
March 2025172
February 2025117
January 202585
December 202482
November 2024125
October 2024164
September 2024101
August 2024201
July 2024211

A total of 1150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202588
March 202595
February 202586
January 202566
December 2024130
November 2024109
October 2024117
September 202498
August 2024147
July 2024115

A total of 4872 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 442.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 559 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025491
April 2025386
March 2025433
February 2025353
January 2025402
December 2024403
November 2024442
October 2024559
September 2024429
August 2024491
July 2024483

A total of 483 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202533
March 202530
February 202530
January 202544
December 202451
November 202437
October 202452
September 202464
August 202455
July 202443

A total of 838 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202592
March 202583
February 202567
January 202580
December 202470
November 202479
October 202471
September 202458
August 202472
July 202495

A total of 686 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202567
March 202550
February 202543
January 202561
December 202465
November 202458
October 202494
September 202457
August 202473
July 202464

A total of 1183 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202598
April 2025135
March 2025134
February 2025102
January 202585
December 202488
November 2024115
October 2024120
September 2024114
August 2024105
July 202487

A total of 538 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202539
March 202564
February 202531
January 202526
December 202459
November 202440
October 202481
September 202456
August 202452
July 202466

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247

High Crime Locations West Berkshire in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences39
Public order6
Other theft3
2. Burbidge Close (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Broadway (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Public order2
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Robbery3

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