Total Crime Rate
36.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Humber Close area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central , and the 212th lowest crime rate of 490 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 Humber Close (RG18 3DT) in the last 12 months was 36.4 per 1,000 residents and was 58.8% lower than the Thatcham Central average (88.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 350.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Humber Close (RG18 3DT), the main crime hotspot is near Loundyes Close. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Thatcham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Westfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Loundyes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Loundyes Close | Under investigation |
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