Crime Rate in Newbury Speen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Speen

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Speen, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Speen crime rate of 5.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Newbury Speen Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Connection with total crimes: 9
  • Chaucer Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Western Avenue 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

    • 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 areas in the West Berkshire.

  • 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 July 2025 the Newbury Speen has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 5.84 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Speen)CrimesRank (Newbury Speen)CrimesRank (Newbury Speen)
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 Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
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 Speen 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202519
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
May 202522
April 202538
March 202520
February 202527
January 202528
December 202417
November 202427
October 202419
September 202436
August 202428

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20259
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 202411
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 202410
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
January 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 202512
April 20255
March 202510
February 20255
January 20251
December 202413
November 202412
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252
October 20241
August 20242

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
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Newbury Speen in July 2025

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

1. The Connection (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Chaucer Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Western Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
4. Poplar Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Burchell Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
6. Angel Court (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cansfield End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Croft Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. B4494 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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