Crime in Thatcham North East: statistics, rates and trends

416 crimes were recorded in Thatcham North East in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 155 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thatcham North East has the 2,760th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Thatcham North East was highest in the year to July 2018 (494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (362). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thatcham North East 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 (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and vehicle crime (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Thatcham North East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thatcham North East recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Thatcham North East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thatcham North East recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Thatcham North East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thatcham North East recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Thatcham North East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thatcham North East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Thatcham North East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thatcham North East recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Thatcham North East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thatcham North East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Thatcham North East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thatcham North East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Thatcham North East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thatcham North East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Thatcham North East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thatcham North East recorded 11 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Thatcham North East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thatcham North East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Thatcham North East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thatcham North East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Thatcham North East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thatcham North East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Thatcham North East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thatcham North East recorded 2 reports 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 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Thatcham North East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thatcham North East recorded 2 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thatcham North East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thatcham North East.

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 North East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thatcham North East 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.

Thatcham North East has an estimated population of 7,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thatcham North East sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 North East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.