Is Newbury Town Centre Safe?
Crime statistics for Newbury Town Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,686 total crimes recorded in Newbury Town Centre
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Newbury Town Centre — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Newbury Town Centre
Safest Areas Near Newbury Town Centre
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Newbury Town Centre by safety score
Compare Newbury Town Centre With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newbury Town Centre safe?
Newbury Town Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,686 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Newbury Town Centre are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Newbury Town Centre in the last 12 months?
1,686 crimes were recorded in Newbury Town Centre in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 3.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,632 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 606 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Newbury Town Centre?
The most common crime in Newbury Town Centre is Violent Crime, with 606 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 35.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Newbury Town Centre increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Newbury Town Centre is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 3.3% — from 1,632 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,686 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Newbury Town Centre?
Newbury Town Centre has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Newbury Town Centre compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Newbury Town Centre has a safety score of 8/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Newbury Town Centre is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Newbury Town Centre?
39.4% of crimes recorded in Newbury Town Centre resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Newbury Town Centre?
606 violent crimes were recorded in Newbury Town Centre in the last 12 months — representing 35.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 168 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Newbury Town Centre last updated?
The crime data for Newbury Town Centre was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Newbury Town Centre with other areas?
You can compare Newbury Town Centre with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.