Maidenhead West vs Thatcham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Maidenhead West Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Thatcham Thames Valley Police

      Maidenhead West vs Thatcham Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Maidenhead West
      Thames Valley Police
      1,286 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Thatcham
      Thames Valley Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      23% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Maidenhead West
      B Thatcham
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,286
      1,744
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,385
      1,810
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↓3.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      23%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Maidenhead West
      B Thatcham
      Violent Crime
      511 ↓4%
      743 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      161 ↑39%
      313 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓18%
      97 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      103 ↓30%
      53 ↓39%
      Burglary
      70 ↑11%
      45 ↓21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↓7%
      109 ↓3%
      Drugs
      46 ↓35%
      56 ↓30%
      Public Order
      93 ↓12%
      101 ↓4%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      20 ↑82%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓6%
      140 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓50%
      10 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      18 ↓38%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓40%
      8 ↑14%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓21%
      31 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Maidenhead West is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Maidenhead West safer than Thatcham?

      Maidenhead West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,286 crimes in the last 12 months. Thatcham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,744 crimes. Maidenhead West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Maidenhead West vs Thatcham?

      Maidenhead West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Thatcham shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Maidenhead West and Thatcham?

      In Maidenhead West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (511 incidents). In Thatcham, it is Violent Crime (743 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Maidenhead West and Thatcham?

      Maidenhead West recorded 161 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thatcham recorded 313. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Maidenhead West vs Thatcham?

      Violent crime in Maidenhead West totalled 511 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 743 in Thatcham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Maidenhead West and Thatcham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Maidenhead West recorded 1,385 crimes (now 1,286, a change of -7.2%). Thatcham recorded 1,810 crimes previously (now 1,744, -3.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Maidenhead West and Thatcham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Maidenhead West has a resolution rate of 28% and Thatcham has 23%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Maidenhead West and Thatcham?

      Maidenhead West falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Thatcham is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Maidenhead West and Thatcham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Maidenhead West or Thatcham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Maidenhead West and Thatcham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.