Crime Rates at Francis Close, Thatcham, RG18 3GP

Francis Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central , and the 68th highest crime rate of 491 local areas in West Berkshire .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Francis Close (RG18 3GP) in the last 12 months was 107.1 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% higher than the Thatcham Central average (78.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 22.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 91.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Francis Close (RG18 3GP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sports/Recreation Area, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Windermere Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.