Crime Rate in Thatcham North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thatcham North East

The total recorded crimes in Thatcham North East, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham North East crime rate of 1.55 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 North East, encompassing approximately 19,947 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Thatcham North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Road with total crimes: 4
  • Dunstan Road with total crimes: 3
  • Browning Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thatcham North East?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Thatcham North East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 455 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Thatcham North East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Thatcham North East had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 391 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Thatcham North East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thatcham North East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Thatcham North East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 13th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Thatcham North East crimes were 455. The crime rate of Thatcham North East in 2024 was 22.81 (year) or 1.90 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thatcham North East were around 391 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.60 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thatcham North East)CrimesRank (Thatcham North East)CrimesRank (Thatcham North East)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
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
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 North East 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 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 (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202520
May 202511
April 202514
March 202518
February 20256
January 202515
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202518
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20254
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Thatcham North East in July 2025

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

1. Mount Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Dunstan Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Browning Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Almond Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Halifax Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Kendal Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Foxglove Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Withybed Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Whitelands Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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