Crime in Newbury Wash Common: statistics, rates and trends
468 crimes were recorded in Newbury Wash Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newbury Wash Common
- Questions about crime in Newbury Wash Common
- About this data
468 crimes were recorded in Newbury Wash Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newbury Wash Common has the 3,099th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newbury Wash Common | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 468 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,709 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newbury Wash Common was highest in the year to July 2023 (637 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (326). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 | 468 | 48.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 475 | 48.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 533 | 54.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 637 | 65.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 564 | 58.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 416 | 42.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 403 | 41.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 441 | 45.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 326 | 33.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newbury Wash Common 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+28%).
The largest falls were in drugs (-55%) and criminal damage and arson (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 20.8 | 0.61 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -13% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.3 | 0.79 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -31% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.8 | 0.43 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -5% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +50% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +120% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 0.32 | -55% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newbury Wash Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newbury Wash Common recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newbury Wash Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newbury Wash Common recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newbury Wash Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newbury Wash Common recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newbury Wash Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newbury Wash Common recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newbury Wash Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newbury Wash Common recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newbury Wash Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newbury Wash Common recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newbury Wash Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newbury Wash Common recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newbury Wash Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newbury Wash Common recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newbury Wash Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newbury Wash Common recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newbury Wash Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newbury Wash Common recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newbury Wash Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newbury Wash Common recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newbury Wash Common
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newbury Wash Common recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newbury Wash Common
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newbury Wash Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newbury Wash Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newbury Wash Common.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newbury Wash Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Central | 1,210 | 188.1 | +290% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,118 | 86.8 | +80% |
| Newbury Speen | 746 | 74.3 | +54% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | +85% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | +5% |
| Thatcham Central | 897 | 92.8 | +92% |
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | +17% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -22% |
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 Wash Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jago Court | 69 |
| On or near Steel Close | 69 |
| On or near The Oaks | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Sutherlands | 24 |
| On or near Dormer Close | 18 |
| On or near Newtown Road | 18 |
| On or near Barn Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Ireland Drive | 9 |
| On or near Rupert Road | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newbury Wash Common 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 | 149 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 55 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
Newbury Wash Common has an estimated population of 9,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newbury Wash Common sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newbury Wash Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Newbury Wash Common a safe place to live?
Newbury Wash Common recorded 48.2 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 Wash Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Newbury Wash Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newbury Wash Common was down 1% on the year before: 468 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 475 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newbury Wash Common?
Newbury Wash Common 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 Wash Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.