Crime Rate in Newbury Greenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Greenham

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Greenham, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Greenham crime rate of 5.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
Newbury Greenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stirrup Close with total crimes: 22
  • Mabel Luke Place with total crimes: 8
  • Christie Heights with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Newbury Greenham has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 5.51 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Greenham)CrimesRank (Newbury Greenham)CrimesRank (Newbury Greenham)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Newbury Wash Common40 12561 11570 11
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Newbury Greenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202514
April 20259
March 202511
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202540
May 202540
April 202535
March 202548
February 202522
January 202532
December 202437
November 202433
October 202437
September 202439
August 202441

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202512
May 20257
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 20255
December 202410
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202515
April 202521
March 202512
February 202510
January 20256
December 202413
November 202424
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Greenham in July 2025

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

1. Stirrup Close (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Mabel Luke Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting1
3. Christie Heights (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Fontwell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Bodin Gardens (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Springfield Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Abbots Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Boundary Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thornycroft Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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