Crime in Newbury Speen: statistics, rates and trends
732 crimes were recorded in Newbury Speen in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newbury Speen at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbury Speen
- Types of crime in Newbury Speen
- Newbury Speen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbury Speen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbury Speen
- Demographics of Newbury Speen
- Questions about crime in Newbury Speen
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (296), anti-social behaviour (112) and criminal damage and arson (63) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,111th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newbury Speen | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 732 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,041 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Speen peaked in the year to August 2025 (761 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (556). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 732 | 72.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 761 | 75.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 654 | 65.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 651 | 64.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 629 | 62.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 556 | 55.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 589 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 58.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 568 | 56.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (67% below) and vehicle crime (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 23 to 40 and other theft rose from 37 to 50, while other crime fell from 33 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 82 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 296 | 29.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 50 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Public order | 50 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +74% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.8 | 8.5 | +22% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newbury Speen; 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 Speen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Central | 1,222 | 190.0 | +161% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 796 | 88.4 | +21% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,110 | 86.2 | +18% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 457 | 47.1 | -35% |
| Thatcham West | 346 | 51.1 | -30% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 319 | 37.2 | -49% |
| Thatcham North East | 408 | 55.4 | -24% |
| Thatcham Central | 901 | 93.2 | +28% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Newbury Speen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “The Connection” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Connection | 56 |
| On or near Western Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near The Chase | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near B4494 | 22 |
| On or near Stable Court | 21 |
| On or near Digby Road | 19 |
| On or near Lambourn Road | 18 |
| On or near Poplar Place | 18 |
Of the 620 crimes in Newbury Speen with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 198 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 31.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Newbury Speen has an estimated population of 10,041 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (23%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbury Speen average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newbury Speen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newbury Speen a safe place to live?
Newbury Speen recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,111th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newbury Speen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 296 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (112).
Is crime in Newbury Speen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Speen was down 4% on the year before: 732 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 761 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbury Speen?
About 10,041 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbury Speen?
Newbury Speen 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.