Total Crime Rate
11.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lamtarra Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central , and the 42nd 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 Lamtarra Way (RG14 7WB) in the last 12 months was 11.7 per 1,000 residents and was 94.2% lower than the Newbury Central average (200.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 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 Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lamtarra Way (RG14 7WB), the main crime hotspot is near Mandarin Drive. Police recorded 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Spa Meadow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Water Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Draytons View | — |
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