WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Blewbury & Harwell, Vale of White Horse

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blewbury & Harwell, localized within Vale of White Horse.

Total Crimes

44
trending_down -22.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

47.32per 1k
trending_down -3.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,247

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences18
Anti-social Behaviour7
Other Theft5
Burglary4
Vehicle Crime3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Milton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
5
On or near Park Square Map
Other theft: 2Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Ivy Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1
3
On or near Church Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Newmans Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Shoplifting: 1Bicycle theft: 1
2
On or near Cornflower Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Cottongrass Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Heather Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Holly Lane Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Vale of White Horse district.

Local Rank

#17safest in Vale of White Horse

City Average

53.14per 1k

Local Policing

Pangbourne and Burghfield

Thames Valley Police

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Local Priorities

Drug activity and issues with E-Bikes and E-Scooters that are being used on the Recreation Ground, Recreation Road Burghfield Common.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

This priority will continue into our new set of priorities as it’s a concern raised by the community. A male was stopped and searched on Recreation Road however nothing of concern was located on him.
The team has now seized 18 E-Scooters across the Policing area for the neighbourhood.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Retail crime Co-Op Victoria Road Mortimer. Repeated incidents of shoplifting from the Co-Op Mortimer.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Update: A male was arrested and charged on 26/04/2026 for 15 thefts from the CO-OP Mortimer and 1 Public Order Offence against staff at the same location.
He is due in court in June 2026 for sentencing.
We will continue to support our local businesses.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Anti-Social behaviour in Bunces Lane, Burghfield Common, and surrounding areas. There have been reports of people firing catapults at properties in the area, causing damage.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Again this month we have seen a reduction in report of catapults in this area however it would seem that the issue has moved to the Mortimer area.
This issue will remain our priority over the coming month.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

AUG13

Have Your Say - Theale Co-op

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be at the Co-op, Theale, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 11:45 AM

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Co-op, 2 High St, Theale, Reading

AUG22

Have Your Say - Purley on Thames

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be at the car park of Goosecroft, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

11:30 AM — 12:15 PM

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Goosecroft Lane, Beech Rd, Purley on Thames, Reading

SEP13

Have Your Say - Burghfield Common Co-op

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be outside the Co-op, Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

7:30 PM — 8:15 PM

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31-33 Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading

SEP13

Have Your Say - Mortimer Co-op

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be at the Co-op in Mortimer, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

8:30 PM — 9:15 PM

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Co-op, Victoria Road, Mortimer Common, Reading

SEP19

Have Your Say - Beech Hill Memorial Hall

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be at the Beech Hill Memorial Hall, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

10:00 AM — 10:45 AM

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Beech Hill Memorial Hall, Wood Lane, Beech Hill, Reading

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