Total Crime Rate
14.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newbold Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central , and the 60th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Newbold Road (RG14 1UX) in the last 12 months was 14.3 per 1,000 residents and was 92.9% lower than the Newbury Central average (200.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newbold Road (RG14 1UX), the main crime hotspot is near Marshalls Court. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newbury Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Majendie Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Bath Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | The Sydings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bath Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Old Wardour Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coster Close | Under investigation |
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