Crime Rate in Newbury Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Central

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Central, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Central crime rate of 3.98 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 Newbury Central, encompassing approximately 26,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
Newbury Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mansion House Street with total crimes: 12
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7

How safe is Newbury Central?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Central reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 1,344 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Central witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Newbury Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 908 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbury Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Newbury Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Newbury Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newbury Central has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 3th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Central crimes were 1,344. The crime rate of Newbury Central in 2024 was 50.91 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Central were around 908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.39 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Central)CrimesRank (Newbury Central)CrimesRank (Newbury Central)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Newbury Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (72 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 202520
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 202422
September 202420
August 202417
July 202411
June 202472
May 202427

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 202412
August 202421
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202519
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
November 20248
October 202413
September 20248
August 202418
July 202415
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202539
March 202542
February 202538
January 202531
December 202434
November 202444
October 202444
September 202431
August 202437
July 202435
June 202448
May 202426

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20252
January 20255
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Central in May 2025

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

1. Mansion House Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Northbrook Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
7. Albert Road (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wharf Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cheap Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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