Crime in Newbury Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,210 crimes were recorded in Newbury Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 188.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newbury Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbury Central
- Types of crime in Newbury Central
- Newbury Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbury Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbury Central
- Population and deprivation in Newbury Central
- Questions about crime in Newbury Central
- About this data
1,210 crimes were recorded in Newbury Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 188.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 392 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newbury Central has the 236th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newbury Central | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,210 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 188.1 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,433 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Central was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (885). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,210 | 188.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,302 | 202.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,189 | 184.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,340 | 208.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,313 | 204.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 885 | 137.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 963 | 149.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,179 | 183.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,130 | 175.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 95 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newbury Central 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+34%) and shoplifting (+12%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-56%) and other crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 60.9 | 1.78 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 33.1 | 4.00 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 22.9 | 1.49 | +0% |
| Public order | 118 | 18.3 | 2.76 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 15.9 | 2.34 | +34% |
| Other theft | 59 | 9.2 | 1.43 | -2% |
| Drugs | 57 | 8.9 | 2.71 | +8% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.8 | 1.36 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.8 | 0.98 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 3.7 | 4.53 | -56% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.6 | 1.25 | -23% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.9 | 1.38 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 0.46 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -82% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newbury Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newbury Central recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newbury Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newbury Central recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newbury Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newbury Central recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newbury Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newbury Central recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newbury Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newbury Central recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newbury Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newbury Central recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newbury Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newbury Central recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newbury Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newbury Central recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newbury Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newbury Central recorded 31 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 11% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newbury Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newbury Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newbury Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newbury Central recorded 17 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 down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newbury Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newbury Central recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newbury Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newbury Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newbury Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newbury Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newbury Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newbury Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Greenham | 1,118 | 86.8 | -54% |
| Newbury Speen | 746 | 74.3 | -61% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 468 | 48.2 | -74% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | -53% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | -73% |
| Thatcham Central | 897 | 92.8 | -51% |
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | -70% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -80% |
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 Newbury Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 197 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 102 |
| On or near Northbrook Street | 98 |
| On or near Mansion House Street | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Albert Road | 50 |
| On or near Market Place | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 39 |
| On or near Pound Street | 38 |
| On or near Nightclub | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newbury Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 370 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 311 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 147 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 11.1% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Newbury Central has an estimated population of 6,433. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newbury Central sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newbury Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.7% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 31.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Newbury Central a safe place to live?
Newbury Central recorded 188.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Newbury Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (213).
Is crime in Newbury Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Central was down 7% on the year before: 1,210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,302 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newbury Central?
Newbury Central 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 Newbury Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.