Based on April 2026 Police data, Bucklebury (RG18) recorded the lowest crime rate in West Berkshire, with 4 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Newbury (RG14) recorded 250 crimes in the same period — more than 62x the crime count of the safest area. The 5 postcode areas analysed in West Berkshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Bucklebury (RG18) is the safest area in West Berkshire, recording 4 crimes — 96% fewer than the average across the 5 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Newbury (RG14) recorded the most crime in West Berkshire in April 2026, with 250 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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