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 May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thatcham North East crime rate of 2.11 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Thatcham North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station 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 May 2025 the Thatcham North East has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.11 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thatcham North East)CrimesRank (Thatcham North East)CrimesRank (Thatcham North East)
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 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 North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 202415
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 202424
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202518
February 20256
January 202515
December 202413
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413
July 202417
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Thatcham North East in May 2025

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

1. Marsh Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Shelley Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kendal Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
5. Whitelands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Mount Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Stephenson Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Halifax Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Floral Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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