Total Crime Rate
41.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Westfield Crescent area has the 34th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central , and the 243rd 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 Westfield Crescent (RG18 3EH) in the last 12 months was 41.2 per 1,000 residents and was 47.8% lower than the Thatcham Central average (78.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westfield Crescent (RG18 3EH), the main crime hotspot is near Kendal Close. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kendal Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Conway Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Kendal Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapman Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Westland | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Conway Drive | Under investigation |
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