Crime Rate in Pangbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pangbourne

The total recorded crimes in Pangbourne, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pangbourne crime rate of 7.70 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 Pangbourne, encompassing approximately 2,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pangbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 4
  • Bourne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Reading Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Pangbourne?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Pangbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 244 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pangbourne recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Pangbourne had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 188 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pangbourne recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pangbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pangbourne has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 7.70 ranking 20th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Pangbourne crimes were 244. The crime rate of Pangbourne in 2024 was 117.40 (year) or 9.78 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pangbourne were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 90.45 (year) or 7.54 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pangbourne)CrimesRank (Pangbourne)CrimesRank (Pangbourne)
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 Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
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
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Pangbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 202410
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Pangbourne in May 2025

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

1. The Square (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Bourne Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Reading Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Horseshoe Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Woodview Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Wilder Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Saxon Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Pangbourne Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pangbourne (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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