Crime in Newbury Greenham: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Newbury Greenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newbury Greenham
- Questions about crime in Newbury Greenham
- About this data
1,118 crimes were recorded in Newbury Greenham in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 372 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newbury Greenham has the 1,604th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newbury Greenham | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,118 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.8 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,878 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Greenham was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,221 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (796). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 1,118 | 86.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,221 | 94.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,000 | 77.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,145 | 88.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,128 | 87.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,041 | 80.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 796 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 991 | 77.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 883 | 68.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newbury Greenham 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, vehicle crime, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+63%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 28.9 | 0.84 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 11.6 | 1.41 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 11.6 | 0.75 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.6 | 1.34 | +63% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 6.2 | 0.92 | -2% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.1 | 0.91 | -26% |
| Other theft | 74 | 5.7 | 0.90 | -4% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +7% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.4 | 0.74 | -45% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +47% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.3 | 1.60 | -6% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.52 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newbury Greenham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newbury Greenham recorded 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newbury Greenham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newbury Greenham recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newbury Greenham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newbury Greenham recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newbury Greenham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newbury Greenham recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newbury Greenham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newbury Greenham recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newbury Greenham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newbury Greenham recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newbury Greenham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newbury Greenham recorded 74 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 down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newbury Greenham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newbury Greenham recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newbury Greenham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newbury Greenham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newbury Greenham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newbury Greenham recorded 25 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 47% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newbury Greenham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newbury Greenham recorded 17 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newbury Greenham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newbury Greenham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newbury Greenham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newbury Greenham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newbury Greenham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newbury Greenham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury Greenham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Central | 1,210 | 188.1 | +117% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | +3% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 468 | 48.2 | -44% |
| Newbury Speen | 746 | 74.3 | -14% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | -42% |
| Thatcham Central | 897 | 92.8 | +7% |
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | -35% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -57% |
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 Greenham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stirrup Close | 126 |
| On or near Mabel Luke Place | 72 |
| On or near Bodin Gardens | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 46 |
| On or near Race Track | 33 |
| On or near Horseshoe End | 31 |
| On or near Boundary Road | 29 |
| On or near Springfield Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Nightingales | 27 |
| On or near Cheriton Close | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newbury Greenham 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 | 350 | 31.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 11.3% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.4% |
Newbury Greenham has an estimated population of 12,878. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newbury Greenham sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newbury Greenham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.6% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Newbury Greenham a safe place to live?
Newbury Greenham recorded 86.8 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 Greenham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (150).
Is crime in Newbury Greenham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Greenham was down 8% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,221 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newbury Greenham?
Newbury Greenham 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 Greenham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.