Crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire: statistics, rates and trends
128 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
- Types of crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
- Ridgeway, West Berkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
- Population and deprivation in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
- Questions about crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
- About this data
128 crimes were recorded in Ridgeway, West Berkshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ridgeway, West Berkshire has the 3,500th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ridgeway, West Berkshire | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 128 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.3 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,345 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire was highest in the year to July 2024 (144 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (104). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 128 | 38.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 104 | 31.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 144 | 43.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 139 | 41.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 119 | 35.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 141 | 42.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 108 | 32.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 127 | 38.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 118 | 35.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ridgeway, 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 19.1 | 0.56 | +19% |
| Other crime | 14 | 4.2 | 1.98 | +250% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.3 | 0.21 | +38% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.7 | 0.76 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.4 | 0.35 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.1 | 0.42 | +133% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.8 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -83% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ridgeway, 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 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ridgeway, 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 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ridgeway, West Berkshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ridgeway, West Berkshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ridgeway, West Berkshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridgeway, West Berkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -2% |
| Basildon | 62 | 20.6 | -46% |
| Downlands | 186 | 40.8 | +7% |
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | +48% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | +32% |
| Pangbourne | 208 | 61.4 | +61% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | +133% |
| Thatcham Central | 897 | 92.8 | +142% |
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 Ridgeway, West Berkshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manor Crescent | 19 |
| On or near School Road | 10 |
| On or near Folly View | 9 |
| On or near Lowbury Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Fairfield | 5 |
| On or near Water Street | 5 |
| On or near Beech Close | 5 |
| On or near Burrell Road | 4 |
| On or near Forge Hill | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ridgeway, 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 | 37 | 28.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 27.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 21.1% |
| Not recorded | 11 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% |
Ridgeway, West Berkshire has an estimated population of 3,345. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ridgeway, West Berkshire sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ridgeway, West Berkshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ridgeway, West Berkshire a safe place to live?
Ridgeway, West Berkshire recorded 38.3 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 Ridgeway, West Berkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (14).
Is crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridgeway, West Berkshire was up 23% on the year before: 128 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 104 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ridgeway, West Berkshire?
Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway, West Berkshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.