Crime in Newbury Greenham: statistics, rates and trends
1,110 crimes were recorded in Newbury Greenham in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newbury Greenham at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbury Greenham
- Types of crime in Newbury Greenham
- Newbury Greenham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbury Greenham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbury Greenham
- Demographics of Newbury Greenham
- Questions about crime in Newbury Greenham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (357), shoplifting (153) and anti-social behaviour (152) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,632nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newbury Greenham | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,110 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,878 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Greenham peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,206 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (799). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,110 | 86.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,206 | 93.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,053 | 81.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,077 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,187 | 92.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,043 | 81.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 799 | 62.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 976 | 75.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 898 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 93 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 98 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newbury Greenham recorded notably more shoplifting (41% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (39% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (24% below) and anti-social behaviour (23% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 51 to 89, while drugs fell from 51 to 32 and public order fell from 102 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 27.7 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 153 | 11.9 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 6.9 | 5.0 | +75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 73 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newbury Greenham; 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 Greenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Central | 1,222 | 190.0 | +120% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 796 | 88.4 | +3% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 457 | 47.1 | -45% |
| Newbury Speen | 732 | 72.9 | -15% |
| Thatcham West | 346 | 51.1 | -41% |
| Thatcham Central | 901 | 93.2 | +8% |
| Thatcham North East | 408 | 55.4 | -36% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 319 | 37.2 | -57% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Newbury Greenham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stirrup Close” (126).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stirrup Close | 126 |
| On or near Mabel Luke Place | 71 |
| On or near Bodin Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 47 |
| On or near Race Track | 31 |
| On or near Horseshoe End | 30 |
| On or near Cheriton Close | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Boundary Road | 27 |
| On or near The Nightingales | 27 |
Of the 958 crimes in Newbury Greenham with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 152 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 29.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Newbury Greenham has an estimated population of 12,878 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbury Greenham average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newbury Greenham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newbury Greenham a safe place to live?
Newbury Greenham recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,632nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Newbury Greenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (153).
Is crime in Newbury Greenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Greenham was down 8% on the year before: 1,110 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,206 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbury Greenham?
About 12,878 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbury Greenham?
Newbury Greenham 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.