The total recorded crimes in Ridgeway, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridgeway crime rate of 0.45 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 Ridgeway, encompassing approximately 33,203 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Ridgeway, we need to analyze Ridgeway crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Berkshire:
In 2024, Ridgeway demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 245 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.
In 2023, Ridgeway had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 262 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ridgeway recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Ridgeway has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Ridgeway has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 21th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK
In 2024, the total Ridgeway crimes were 245. The crime rate of Ridgeway in 2024 was 16.84 (year) or 1.40 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Ridgeway were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.99 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Ridgeway) | Crimes | Rank (Ridgeway) | Crimes | Rank (Ridgeway) | |
| Thatcham Central | 239 | 1 | 2,570 | 1 | 2,146 | 1 |
| Hungerford & Kintbury | 103 | 4 | 1,247 | 5 | 1,175 | 2 |
| Newbury Central | 105 | 3 | 1,344 | 2 | 908 | 5 |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 106 | 2 | 1,249 | 4 | 1,120 | 3 |
| Newbury Greenham | 98 | 5 | 1,262 | 3 | 882 | 6 |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 68 | 8 | 807 | 6 | 934 | 4 |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 91 | 6 | 728 | 8 | 729 | 7 |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 68 | 9 | 739 | 7 | 603 | 10 |
| Newbury Speen | 85 | 7 | 699 | 10 | 676 | 8 |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 63 | 10 | 727 | 9 | 634 | 9 |
| Newbury Wash Common | 32 | 13 | 561 | 11 | 570 | 11 |
| Thatcham North East | 42 | 11 | 455 | 12 | 391 | 12 |
| Thatcham West | 37 | 12 | 383 | 16 | 351 | 14 |
| Lambourn | 22 | 16 | 343 | 18 | 361 | 13 |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 20 | 18 | 395 | 13 | 343 | 16 |
| Bradfield | 31 | 14 | 392 | 14 | 338 | 17 |
| Theale | 30 | 15 | 387 | 15 | 345 | 15 |
| Downlands | 21 | 17 | 363 | 17 | 243 | 20 |
| Aldermaston | 20 | 19 | 237 | 21 | 290 | 18 |
| Pangbourne | 16 | 20 | 244 | 20 | 188 | 21 |
| Bucklebury | 13 | 22 | 68 | 23 | 81 | 22 |
| Basildon | 7 | 23 | 90 | 22 | 69 | 23 |
| Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham | 1 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 51 | 24 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Drugs 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 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.
In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 7 |
| April 2025 | 8 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| February 2025 | 18 |
| January 2025 | 4 |
| December 2024 | 11 |
| November 2024 | 7 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 6 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 5 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ridgeway postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |