WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

newbury central Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for newbury central, localized within west berkshire.

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Crime Rate

2.95per 1k

Total Population

26,401

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences26

Criminal Damage & Arson15

Public Order9

Anti-social Behaviour8

Other Theft6

Shoplifting5

Other Crime3

Burglary2

Bicycle Theft1

Drug Offences1

Theft from Person1

Vehicle Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Chalford Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 5Other theft: 1	6
On or near Gloucester Road Map	Criminal damage and arson: 5	5
On or near Mayors Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 3	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 1Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1	3
On or near Bus/Coach Station Map	Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 1	3
On or near St George'S Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near A339 Map	Public order: 1Bicycle theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Argyle Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1	3
On or near Puffers Way Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2	2