Crime Rate in Newbury Greenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Greenham

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Greenham, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Greenham crime rate of 4.78 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 Greenham, encompassing approximately 20,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Newbury Greenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mabel Luke Place with total crimes: 8
  • Cheriton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bodin Gardens with total crimes: 7

How safe is Newbury Greenham?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Greenham reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 1,262 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Greenham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Newbury Greenham experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 882 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbury Greenham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newbury Greenham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newbury Greenham has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 4.78 ranking 5th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Greenham crimes were 1,262. The crime rate of Newbury Greenham in 2024 was 61.58 (year) or 5.13 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Greenham were around 882 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.04 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Greenham)CrimesRank (Newbury Greenham)CrimesRank (Newbury Greenham)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
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 Greenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 202413
November 202424
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 202418
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202535
March 202548
February 202522
January 202532
December 202437
November 202433
October 202437
September 202439
August 202441
July 202441
June 202472
May 202427

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246
July 202417
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247
July 202417
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 202411
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Newbury Greenham in May 2025

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

1. Mabel Luke Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
2. Cheriton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Bodin Gardens (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mill Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
5. Boundary Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Stirrup Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hamilton Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Nightingales (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Racecourse Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Railway Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1

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