Crime in Thatcham Central: statistics, rates and trends
897 crimes were recorded in Thatcham Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thatcham Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Thatcham Central
- Types of crime in Thatcham Central
- Thatcham Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thatcham Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thatcham Central
- Population and deprivation in Thatcham Central
- Questions about crime in Thatcham Central
- About this data
897 crimes were recorded in Thatcham Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 459 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thatcham Central has the 1,416th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thatcham Central | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 897 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.8 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,670 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thatcham Central was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,008 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (614). Over the whole period it rose 46%, 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 | 897 | 92.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,008 | 104.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 875 | 90.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 936 | 96.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 925 | 95.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 836 | 86.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 841 | 87.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 707 | 73.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 614 | 63.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 62 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thatcham Central 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+10%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-61%) and public order (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 47.5 | 1.39 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 11.4 | 1.37 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 9.6 | 0.63 | -23% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.3 | 0.79 | -40% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.4 | 0.70 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -23% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -12% |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -38% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.69 | +40% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.3 | 1.00 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -61% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.38 | -42% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.18 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thatcham Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thatcham Central recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 51.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thatcham Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thatcham Central recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thatcham Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thatcham Central recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thatcham Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thatcham Central 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 40% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thatcham Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thatcham Central recorded 43 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 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thatcham Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thatcham Central recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thatcham Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thatcham Central recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thatcham Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thatcham Central recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thatcham Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thatcham Central recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thatcham Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thatcham Central recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thatcham Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thatcham Central recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thatcham Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thatcham Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thatcham Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thatcham Central 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thatcham Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thatcham Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thatcham Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thatcham Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thatcham Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham North East | 416 | 56.5 | -39% |
| Thatcham West | 343 | 50.7 | -45% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 803 | 89.2 | -4% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,118 | 86.8 | -6% |
| Newbury Central | 1,210 | 188.1 | +103% |
| Chieveley & Cold Ash | 322 | 37.5 | -60% |
| Newbury Speen | 746 | 74.3 | -20% |
| Newbury Wash Common | 468 | 48.2 | -48% |
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 Thatcham Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 204 |
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Broadway | 43 |
| On or near Stoney Lane | 33 |
| On or near Station Road | 30 |
| On or near Rudland Close | 19 |
| On or near Artillery Drive | 17 |
| On or near Elms Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Holywell Court | 15 |
| On or near Neville Drive | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thatcham Central 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 238 | 26.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 16.1% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 10.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 72 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
Thatcham Central has an estimated population of 9,670. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thatcham Central sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thatcham Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Thatcham Central a safe place to live?
Thatcham Central recorded 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Thatcham Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (110).
Is crime in Thatcham Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thatcham Central was down 11% on the year before: 897 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,008 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thatcham Central?
Thatcham Central 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 Thatcham Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.