Crime in Aldermaston, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends

250 crimes were recorded in Aldermaston, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aldermaston, West Berkshire has the 2,666th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Aldermaston, West Berkshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (306 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (207). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aldermaston, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-27%) and other theft (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Aldermaston, West Berkshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aldermaston, West Berkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aldermaston, West Berkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aldermaston, West Berkshire.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aldermaston, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aldermaston, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Aldermaston, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 4,289. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aldermaston, West Berkshire sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aldermaston, West Berkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.