Total Crime Rate
47.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Cedars area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central , and the 210th highest crime rate of 491 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 The Cedars (RG14 7AA) in the last 12 months was 47.1 per 1,000 residents and was 75.0% lower than the Newbury Central average (188.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 7.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Cedars (RG14 7AA), the main crime hotspot is near Hook Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newbury Greenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Peckmoor Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | High Garden | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Great Crescent | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Hook Close | Under investigation |
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