Crime Rate in Downlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downlands

The total recorded crimes in Downlands, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downlands crime rate of 236.58 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 Downlands, encompassing approximately 109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Downlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheephouse Way with total crimes: 3
  • Glebe Fields with total crimes: 3
  • Buttsfield Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Downlands?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Downlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 363 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Downlands recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Downlands had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 243 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Downlands recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Downlands Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Downlands has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 236.58 ranking 17th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Downlands crimes were 363. The crime rate of Downlands in 2024 was 3303.00 (year) or 275.25 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downlands were around 243 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2211.10 (year) or 184.26 (month) ranking 20 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
Theale23 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston28 16237 21290 18
Ridgeway26 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Downlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 202425
October 20247
September 20248
August 202410
July 202417
June 202426
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
December 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20246
June 20246

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
April 20247

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
December 202422
November 202415
October 20249
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202424
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243

High Crime Locations Downlands in March 2025

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

1. Sheephouse Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Glebe Fields (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. Buttsfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
4. Catmore Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
5. Fir Tree Paddock (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
7. Goodings Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ermin Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Goodings Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fettiplace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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