Crime Rates at Marston Drive, Newbury, RG14 2SG

Marston Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Newbury Clay Hill , and the 236th highest crime rate of 491 local areas in West Berkshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Marston Drive (RG14 2SG) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.2% lower than the Newbury Clay Hill average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 112.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marston Drive (RG14 2SG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Avonway, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fleetwood Close (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.