Crime in Newbury Wash Common: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Newbury Wash Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.1 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 Wash Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Newbury Wash Common
- Types of crime in Newbury Wash Common
- Newbury Wash Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newbury Wash Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newbury Wash Common
- Demographics of Newbury Wash Common
- Questions about crime in Newbury Wash Common
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (193), public order (53) and anti-social behaviour (50) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,139th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Newbury Wash Common | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 457 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.1 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,709 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Wash Common peaked in the year to August 2023 (609 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (332). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 457 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 474 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 536 | 55.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 609 | 62.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 591 | 60.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 421 | 43.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 414 | 42.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 434 | 44.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 332 | 34.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 41, while criminal damage and arson fell from 37 to 30 and anti-social behaviour fell from 61 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 193 | 19.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Public order | 53 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.2 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newbury Wash Common; 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 Wash Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Central | 1,222 | 190.0 | +304% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,110 | 86.2 | +83% |
| Newbury Speen | 732 | 72.9 | +55% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 796 | 88.4 | +88% |
| Thatcham West | 346 | 51.1 | +9% |
| Thatcham Central | 901 | 93.2 | +98% |
| Thatcham North East | 408 | 55.4 | +18% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 319 | 37.2 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Newbury Wash Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Steel Close” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Steel Close | 72 |
| On or near Jago Court | 62 |
| On or near The Oaks | 31 |
| On or near Sutherlands | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Dormer Close | 18 |
| On or near Newtown Road | 16 |
| On or near Barn Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Ireland Drive | 11 |
| On or near Monument Close | 7 |
Of the 407 crimes in Newbury Wash Common with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 32.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Newbury Wash Common has an estimated population of 9,709 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newbury Wash Common average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newbury Wash Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newbury Wash Common a safe place to live?
Newbury Wash Common recorded 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,139th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newbury Wash Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 193 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (53).
Is crime in Newbury Wash Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Wash Common was down 4% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 474 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newbury Wash Common?
About 9,709 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newbury Wash Common?
Newbury Wash Common 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.