Crime in Theale: statistics, rates and trends

255 crimes were recorded in Theale in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 90 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Theale has the 1,767th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Theale was highest in the year to July 2024 (361 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (243). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 Theale 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 anti-social behaviour (+46%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and violence and sexual offences (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Theale

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Theale recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Theale

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Theale recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Theale

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Theale recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Theale

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Theale recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Theale

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Theale recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Theale

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Theale recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Theale

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Theale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Theale

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Theale recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Theale

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Theale recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Theale

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Theale recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Theale

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Theale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Theale

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Theale 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 down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Theale over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Theale 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.

Theale has an estimated population of 3,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Theale sits in decile 7.5, 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 Theale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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