Crime in Newbury Speen: statistics, rates and trends
746 crimes were recorded in Newbury Speen in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newbury Speen
- Questions about crime in Newbury Speen
- About this data
746 crimes were recorded in Newbury Speen in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 313 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newbury Speen has the 2,052nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newbury Speen | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 746 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,041 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Speen was highest in the year to July 2026 (746 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (544). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 746 | 74.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 744 | 74.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 658 | 65.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 646 | 64.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 624 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 544 | 54.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 595 | 59.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 581 | 57.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 572 | 57.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newbury Speen 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+56%) and shoplifting (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-18%) and other crime (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 313 | 31.2 | 0.91 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 10.6 | 0.69 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -18% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -2% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +8% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.9 | 1.10 | +56% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.1 | 0.63 | -6% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.0 | 0.91 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.7 | 0.32 | +23% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.6 | 1.23 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.33 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newbury Speen
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newbury Speen recorded 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newbury Speen
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newbury Speen recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newbury Speen
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newbury Speen recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newbury Speen
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newbury Speen recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newbury Speen
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newbury Speen recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newbury Speen
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newbury Speen recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newbury Speen
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newbury Speen recorded 31 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 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newbury Speen
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newbury Speen recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newbury Speen
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newbury Speen recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newbury Speen
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newbury Speen recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newbury Speen
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newbury Speen recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newbury Speen
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newbury Speen recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newbury Speen
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newbury Speen recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newbury Speen, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newbury Speen.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury Speen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Central | 1,210 | 188.1 | +153% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | +20% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,118 | 86.8 | +17% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 468 | 48.2 | -35% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | -32% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -50% |
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | -24% |
| Thatcham Central | 897 | 92.8 | +25% |
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 Speen over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Connection | 57 |
| On or near Western Avenue | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near The Chase | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Digby Road | 23 |
| On or near Stable Court | 21 |
| On or near B4494 | 21 |
| On or near Lambourn Road | 20 |
| On or near Poplar Place | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newbury Speen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 26.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 6.7% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Newbury Speen has an estimated population of 10,041. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newbury Speen sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newbury Speen |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Newbury Speen a safe place to live?
Newbury Speen recorded 74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Speen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Newbury Speen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Speen was almost unchanged on the year before: 746 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 744 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newbury Speen?
Newbury Speen 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 Speen. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.