Crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends
208 crimes were recorded in Pangbourne, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- Questions about crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
- About this data
208 crimes were recorded in Pangbourne, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 69 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pangbourne, West Berkshire has the 2,539th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pangbourne, West Berkshire | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 208 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,385 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (218 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (125). Over the whole period it rose 66%, 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 | 208 | 61.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 218 | 64.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 207 | 61.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 159 | 47.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 156 | 46.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 202 | 59.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 154 | 45.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 136 | 40.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 125 | 36.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pangbourne, West Berkshire 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 violence and sexual offences (+21%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-36%) and criminal damage and arson (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 20.4 | 0.60 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 6.2 | 0.75 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -33% |
| Public order | 16 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -24% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 3.5 | 0.72 | +100% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.4 | 0.72 | -20% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +20% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.72 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pangbourne, West Berkshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pangbourne, West Berkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pangbourne, West Berkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pangbourne, West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst & Purley | 387 | 34.6 | -44% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 502 | 64.0 | +4% |
| Basildon | 62 | 20.6 | -67% |
| Theale | 255 | 82.3 | +34% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 407 | 52.2 | -15% |
| Bradfield | 356 | 46.6 | -24% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 823 | 83.2 | +35% |
| Aldermaston | 250 | 58.3 | -5% |
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 Pangbourne, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 24 |
| On or near The Square | 14 |
| On or near Wilder Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Police Station | 11 |
| On or near Bourne Road | 10 |
| On or near Pangbourne Place | 9 |
| On or near Sheffield Close | 8 |
| On or near Church Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pangbourne, West Berkshire 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 | 75 | 36.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 40 | 19.2% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 18.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 13.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
Pangbourne, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 3,385. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pangbourne, West Berkshire sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pangbourne, West Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Pangbourne, West Berkshire a safe place to live?
Pangbourne, West Berkshire recorded 61.4 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 Pangbourne, West Berkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pangbourne, West Berkshire was down 5% on the year before: 208 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 218 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pangbourne, West Berkshire?
Pangbourne, West Berkshire 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 Pangbourne, West Berkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.