The total recorded crimes in Bucklebury, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bucklebury crime rate of 148.40 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 Bucklebury, encompassing approximately 87 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bucklebury, we need to analyze Bucklebury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Berkshire:
In 2024, Bucklebury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 68 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.
In 2023, Bucklebury had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 81 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Bucklebury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Bucklebury has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 148.40 ranking 22th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK
In 2024, the total Bucklebury crimes were 68. The crime rate of Bucklebury in 2024 was 776.26 (year) or 64.69 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bucklebury were around 81 crimes with yearly crime rate of 924.66 (year) or 77.05 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bucklebury) | Crimes | Rank (Bucklebury) | Crimes | Rank (Bucklebury) | |
| Thatcham Central | 239 | 1 | 2,570 | 1 | 2,146 | 1 |
| Hungerford & Kintbury | 103 | 4 | 1,247 | 5 | 1,175 | 2 |
| Newbury Central | 105 | 3 | 1,344 | 2 | 908 | 5 |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 106 | 2 | 1,249 | 4 | 1,120 | 3 |
| Newbury Greenham | 98 | 5 | 1,262 | 3 | 882 | 6 |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 68 | 8 | 807 | 6 | 934 | 4 |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 91 | 6 | 728 | 8 | 729 | 7 |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 68 | 9 | 739 | 7 | 603 | 10 |
| Newbury Speen | 85 | 7 | 699 | 10 | 676 | 8 |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 63 | 10 | 727 | 9 | 634 | 9 |
| Newbury Wash Common | 32 | 13 | 561 | 11 | 570 | 11 |
| Thatcham North East | 42 | 11 | 455 | 12 | 391 | 12 |
| Thatcham West | 37 | 12 | 383 | 16 | 351 | 14 |
| Lambourn | 22 | 16 | 343 | 18 | 361 | 13 |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 20 | 18 | 395 | 13 | 343 | 16 |
| Bradfield | 31 | 14 | 392 | 14 | 338 | 17 |
| Theale | 30 | 15 | 387 | 15 | 345 | 15 |
| Downlands | 21 | 17 | 363 | 17 | 243 | 20 |
| Aldermaston | 20 | 19 | 237 | 21 | 290 | 18 |
| Ridgeway | 15 | 21 | 245 | 19 | 262 | 19 |
| Pangbourne | 16 | 20 | 244 | 20 | 188 | 21 |
| Basildon | 7 | 23 | 90 | 22 | 69 | 23 |
| Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham | 1 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 51 | 24 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bucklebury postcode area is presented below.