Crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends
210 crimes were recorded in Pangbourne, West Berkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- Types of crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- Pangbourne, West Berkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- Demographics of Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- Questions about crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (34) and shoplifting (26) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,527th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Pangbourne, West Berkshire | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 210 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.0 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,385 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (237 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (134). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 210 | 62.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 191 | 56.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 237 | 70.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 154 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 163 | 48.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 191 | 56.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 159 | 47.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 141 | 41.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 134 | 39.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 44 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) and anti-social behaviour (35% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 49 to 68, while anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 20.1 | 34.2 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 10.0 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 7.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 5.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pangbourne, West Berkshire; the highest is Burghfield & Mortimer (84.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basildon, West Berkshire (20.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pangbourne, West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst & Purley | 371 | 33.2 | -46% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 515 | 65.6 | +6% |
| Basildon | 63 | 20.9 | -66% |
| Theale | 241 | 77.7 | +25% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 410 | 52.5 | -15% |
| Bradfield | 338 | 44.2 | -29% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 838 | 84.7 | +37% |
| Aldermaston | 243 | 56.7 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Pangbourne, West Berkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Wilder Avenue | 15 |
| On or near The Square | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Police Station | 13 |
| On or near Bourne Road | 10 |
| On or near Sheffield Close | 9 |
| On or near Pangbourne Place | 7 |
| On or near Little Bowden Lane | 6 |
Of the 176 crimes in Pangbourne, West Berkshire with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 40.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 45 | 25.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Pangbourne, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 3,385 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pangbourne, West Berkshire average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pangbourne, West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pangbourne, West Berkshire a safe place to live?
Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,527th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire was up 10% on the year before: 210 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 191 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pangbourne, West Berkshire?
About 3,385 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pangbourne, West Berkshire?
Pangbourne, West Berkshire 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.