Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG20 · West Berkshire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG19 · West Berkshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thatcham has less crime — 77 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Thatcham in April 2026 — 168 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (21), while Thatcham has more Shoplifting (10) and Public order (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Thatcham recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 77 vs 168 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Thatcham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Thatcham had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Thatcham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 168).