Total Crime Rate
15.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wendan Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Newbury Greenham , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wendan Road (RG14 7AG) in the last 12 months was 15.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.2% lower than the Newbury Greenham average (92.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wendan Road (RG14 7AG), the main crime hotspot is near Derby Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newbury Greenham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Westmead Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wendan Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Bruan Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ireland Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ireland Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rectory Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rectory Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roebuts Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Buckingham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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