Crime Rate in Thatcham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thatcham Central

The total recorded crimes in Thatcham Central, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham Central crime rate of 16.64 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 Thatcham Central, encompassing approximately 14,364 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (30.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
Thatcham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 48
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Broadway with total crimes: 21

How safe is Thatcham Central?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Thatcham Central reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 2,570 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Thatcham Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Thatcham Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 2,146 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Thatcham Central witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thatcham Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thatcham Central has recorded 239 crimes with crime rate of 16.64 ranking 1th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Thatcham Central crimes were 2,570. The crime rate of Thatcham Central in 2024 was 178.92 (year) or 14.91 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thatcham Central were around 2,146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.40 (year) or 12.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thatcham Central)CrimesRank (Thatcham Central)CrimesRank (Thatcham Central)
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
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Thatcham Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (56 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 76 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (158 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (87 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202525
February 202527
January 202517
December 202410
November 202434
October 202421
September 20248
August 202410
July 202422
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202534
March 202517
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 20244
October 202449
September 202417
August 202424
July 202418
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202534
March 202534
February 202527
January 202517
December 202428
November 202414
October 202416
September 202434
August 202416
July 20249
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 1298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202595
April 202573
March 202564
February 202576
January 2025104
December 2024108
November 202495
October 2024107
September 202485
August 2024133
July 2024113
June 2024158
May 202487

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202513
March 20259
February 202515
January 20253
December 20241
November 202414
October 202412
September 202425
August 202422
July 202410
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
November 20246
September 20241
June 20248

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20243
May 20241

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 202416
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244
July 202420
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 20246
September 202419
August 202416
July 20243
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20243
September 20244
June 20246

High Crime Locations Thatcham Central in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total48
Violence and sexual offences39
Public order6
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
3. Broadway (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Robbery3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences3
6. A4 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
7. Beverley Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
8. Glebelands (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Infantry Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Paddison Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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