Crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends
236 crimes were recorded in Lambourn, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Lambourn, West Berkshire
- Types of crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire
- Lambourn, West Berkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Lambourn, West Berkshire
- Population and deprivation in Lambourn, West Berkshire
- Questions about crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire
- About this data
236 crimes were recorded in Lambourn, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lambourn, West Berkshire has the 2,749th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lambourn, West Berkshire | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 236 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.8 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,154 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (236). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 236 | 56.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 296 | 71.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 253 | 60.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 338 | 81.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 319 | 76.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 294 | 70.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 79.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 384 | 92.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 327 | 78.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 28 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 22 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lambourn, 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 falls were in drugs (-78%) and other theft (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 23.8 | 0.70 | -19% |
| Public order | 27 | 6.5 | 0.98 | -21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 4.8 | 0.98 | +5% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -43% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 0.91 | +167% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -42% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -78% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -80% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 41.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lambourn, 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 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lambourn, West Berkshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lambourn, 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 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Lambourn, West Berkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lambourn, West Berkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lambourn, West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlands | 186 | 40.8 | -28% |
| Hungerford & Kintbury | 578 | 51.7 | -9% |
| Newbury Speen | 746 | 74.3 | +31% |
| Newbury Central | 1,210 | 188.1 | +231% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -34% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | +57% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 468 | 48.2 | -15% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,118 | 86.8 | +53% |
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 Lambourn, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ermin Street | 43 |
| On or near Woodbury | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Harris Close | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near The Granthams | 7 |
| On or near Pegasus Court | 7 |
| On or near Police Station | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lambourn, 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 27.1% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Lambourn, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 4,154. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lambourn, West Berkshire sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lambourn, West Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
Is Lambourn, West Berkshire a safe place to live?
Lambourn, West Berkshire recorded 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (27).
Is crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lambourn, West Berkshire was down 20% on the year before: 236 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lambourn, West Berkshire?
Lambourn, West Berkshire is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Lambourn, West Berkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.