Crime Rate in Newbury Speen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Speen

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Speen, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Speen crime rate of 4.66 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 Speen, encompassing approximately 11,809 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Newbury Speen Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Connection with total crimes: 5
  • Western Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • The Chase with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newbury Speen?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Speen reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 699 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Speen witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newbury Speen experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 676 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newbury Speen witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newbury Speen Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newbury Speen has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 9th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Speen crimes were 699. The crime rate of Newbury Speen in 2024 was 59.19 (year) or 4.93 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Speen were around 676 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.24 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking 8 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
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
Downlands26 17363 17243 20
Ridgeway26 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Newbury Speen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 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 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 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 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 202413
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202527
January 202528
December 202417
November 202427
October 202419
September 202436
August 202428
July 202420
June 202448
May 202423
April 202426

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 202411
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 202410
August 20241
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Speen in March 2025

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

1. The Connection (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Western Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Chase (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Pebble Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. B4494 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Stable Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
7. Dene Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Odiham Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Angel Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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