Crime Rate in Newbury Wash Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Wash Common

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Wash Common, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Wash Common crime rate of 2.24 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 Wash Common, encompassing approximately 17,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newbury Wash Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dormer Close with total crimes: 9
  • Steel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Jago Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newbury Wash Common?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Wash Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 561 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Wash Common witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Newbury Wash Common had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 570 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newbury Wash Common witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Newbury Wash Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newbury Wash Common Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Newbury Wash Common has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 2.24 ranking 11th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Wash Common crimes were 561. The crime rate of Newbury Wash Common in 2024 was 32.24 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Wash Common were around 570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.76 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking 11 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
Newbury Speen55 9699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse52 10727 9634 9
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 Wash Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 202520
December 202416
November 202421
October 202416
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413
June 202422
May 202419
April 202423

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
May 20241

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Newbury Wash Common in March 2025

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

1. Dormer Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
2. Steel Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Jago Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. The Oaks (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Roebuts Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Pond Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Chandos Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Byron Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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