Crime in Newbury Clay Hill: statistics, rates and trends
803 crimes were recorded in Newbury Clay Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newbury Clay Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbury Clay Hill
- Types of crime in Newbury Clay Hill
- Newbury Clay Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbury Clay Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbury Clay Hill
- Population and deprivation in Newbury Clay Hill
- Questions about crime in Newbury Clay Hill
- About this data
803 crimes were recorded in Newbury Clay Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 268 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newbury Clay Hill has the 1,524th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newbury Clay Hill | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 803 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,001 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Clay Hill was highest in the year to July 2023 (911 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (695). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 803 | 89.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 695 | 77.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 828 | 92.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 911 | 101.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 834 | 92.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 801 | 89.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 757 | 84.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 823 | 91.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 829 | 92.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newbury Clay Hill 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 shoplifting, drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+42%) and public order (+37%). The largest falls were in burglary (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 268 | 29.8 | 0.87 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 142 | 15.8 | 1.90 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 10.2 | 0.67 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.7 | 0.98 | -15% |
| Public order | 59 | 6.6 | 0.99 | +37% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +42% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.3 | 1.33 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -7% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +25% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.6 | 0.44 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.3 | 1.62 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +350% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newbury Clay Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newbury Clay Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newbury Clay Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newbury Clay Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newbury Clay Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newbury Clay Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newbury Clay Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newbury Clay Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newbury Clay Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newbury Clay Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newbury Clay Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newbury Clay Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newbury Clay Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 8 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newbury Clay Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newbury Clay Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newbury Clay Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newbury Clay Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury Clay Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Greenham | 1,118 | 86.8 | -3% |
| Newbury Central | 1,210 | 188.1 | +111% |
| Newbury Speen | 746 | 74.3 | -17% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | -43% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 468 | 48.2 | -46% |
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | -37% |
| Thatcham Central | 897 | 92.8 | +4% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -58% |
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 Clay Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near London Road | 30 |
| On or near Curling Way | 26 |
| On or near Charlton Place | 25 |
| On or near Craven Dene | 21 |
| On or near Martingale Chase | 21 |
| On or near Rosemoor Gardens | 20 |
| On or near The Broadway | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newbury Clay Hill 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 | 246 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 230 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
Newbury Clay Hill has an estimated population of 9,001. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newbury Clay Hill sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newbury Clay Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Newbury Clay Hill a safe place to live?
Newbury Clay Hill recorded 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Clay Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (142).
Is crime in Newbury Clay Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Clay Hill was up 16% on the year before: 803 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 695 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newbury Clay Hill?
Newbury Clay Hill 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 Clay Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.