Crime in Newbury Clay Hill: statistics, rates and trends
796 crimes were recorded in Newbury Clay Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Newbury Clay Hill
- Questions about crime in Newbury Clay Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), shoplifting (156) and anti-social behaviour (86) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,545th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newbury Clay Hill | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 796 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.4 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,001 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Clay Hill peaked in the year to August 2023 (909 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (716). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 796 | 88.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 716 | 79.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 832 | 92.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 909 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 841 | 93.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 791 | 87.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 756 | 84.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 827 | 91.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 827 | 91.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newbury Clay Hill recorded notably more shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate) and drugs (36% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (38% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 33 to 52 and shoplifting rose from 111 to 156, while vehicle crime fell from 31 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 72 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 28.1 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 17.3 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 57 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +58% |
| Drugs | 40 | 4.4 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newbury Clay Hill; the highest is Newbury Central (190.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Chieveley & Cold Ash (37.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury Clay Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Greenham | 1,110 | 86.2 | -3% |
| Newbury Central | 1,222 | 190.0 | +115% |
| Newbury Speen | 732 | 72.9 | -18% |
| Thatcham West | 346 | 51.1 | -42% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 457 | 47.1 | -47% |
| Thatcham North East | 408 | 55.4 | -37% |
| Thatcham Central | 901 | 93.2 | +5% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 319 | 37.2 | -58% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Newbury Clay Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near London Road | 32 |
| On or near Curling Way | 25 |
| On or near Charlton Place | 23 |
| On or near Craven Dene | 22 |
| On or near The Broadway | 20 |
| On or near Rosemoor Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Clarendon Gardens | 18 |
Of the 710 crimes in Newbury Clay Hill with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 86 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 29.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Newbury Clay Hill has an estimated population of 9,001 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbury Clay Hill average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Newbury Clay Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newbury Clay Hill a safe place to live?
Newbury Clay Hill recorded 88.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,545th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Newbury Clay Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (156).
Is crime in Newbury Clay Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Clay Hill was up 11% on the year before: 796 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 716 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbury Clay Hill?
About 9,001 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbury Clay Hill?
Newbury Clay Hill 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.