Crime Rate in Thatcham Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thatcham Central

The total recorded crimes in Thatcham Central, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 169 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham Central crime rate of 11.77 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (11.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Thatcham Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 51
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Broadway with total crimes: 15

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 July 2025 the Thatcham Central has recorded 169 crimes with crime rate of 11.77 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thatcham Central)CrimesRank (Thatcham Central)CrimesRank (Thatcham Central)
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 Speen69 8699 10676 8
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

Thatcham Central 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 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
May 20253
April 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 202413
November 20246
October 20246
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202523
April 202534
March 202534
February 202527
January 202517
December 202428
November 202414
October 202416
September 202434
August 202416

A total of 1101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202576
May 202595
April 202573
March 202564
February 202576
January 2025104
December 2024108
November 202495
October 2024107
September 202485
August 2024133

A total of 273 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202556
April 202534
March 202517
February 20258
January 20257
December 202415
November 20244
October 202449
September 202417
August 202424

A total of 217 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202523
April 202513
March 202525
February 202527
January 202517
December 202410
November 202434
October 202421
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 202512
February 20256
January 20256
December 202413
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 20252
April 202513
March 20259
February 202515
January 20253
December 20241
November 202414
October 202412
September 202425
August 202422

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 202416
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20253
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 202415
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
November 20246
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20243

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 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

High Crime Locations Thatcham Central in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences48
Other theft3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Broadway (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
4. Artillery Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
5. High Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Grassmead (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
7. Coldstream Way (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
8. Observer Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Dickson Glade (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Defence Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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