Crime in Basildon, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends
63 crimes were recorded in Basildon, West Berkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 20.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Basildon, West Berkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Basildon, West Berkshire
- Types of crime in Basildon, West Berkshire
- Basildon, West Berkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Basildon, West Berkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Basildon, West Berkshire
- Demographics of Basildon, West Berkshire
- Questions about crime in Basildon, West Berkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (22), burglary (7), criminal damage and arson (7) and other theft (7) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,903rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Basildon, West Berkshire | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 63 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 20.9 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,012 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Basildon, West Berkshire of any year here (63 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 63 | 20.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 84 | 27.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 76 | 25.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 73 | 24.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 96 | 31.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 100 | 33.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 106 | 35.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 117 | 38.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 96 | 31.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (79% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 31 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 7.3 | 34.2 | -29% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Basildon, West Berkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Basildon, West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pangbourne | 210 | 62.0 | +197% |
| Ridgeway | 125 | 37.4 | +79% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 371 | 33.2 | +59% |
| Theale | 241 | 77.7 | +272% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 515 | 65.6 | +214% |
| Bradfield | 338 | 44.2 | +111% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 410 | 52.5 | +151% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 319 | 37.2 | +78% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Basildon, West Berkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wakemans” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wakemans | 12 |
| On or near Townsend Road | 6 |
| On or near High Street | 4 |
| On or near Parking Area | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
| On or near The Ridge | 4 |
| On or near The Coombe | 3 |
| On or near Captains Gorse | 2 |
| On or near Old Stocks Court | 2 |
| On or near Pangbourne Road | 2 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 58 crimes in Basildon, West Berkshire with one. The 5 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 24 | 41.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 17 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 19.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 3.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
Basildon, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 3,012 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (3.1%, against 23.3%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (56%, against 34%) and less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Basildon, West Berkshire average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Basildon, West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 56.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 3.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Basildon, West Berkshire a safe place to live?
Basildon, West Berkshire recorded 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,903rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Basildon, West Berkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 22 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (7).
Is crime in Basildon, West Berkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Basildon, West Berkshire was down 25% on the year before: 63 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 84 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Basildon, West Berkshire?
About 3,012 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Basildon, West Berkshire?
Basildon, West Berkshire is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.