Total Crime Rate
16.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broadmeadow End area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central , and the 77th 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 Broadmeadow End (RG18 4ED) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 81.9% lower than the Thatcham Central average (88.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Theft from the person with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broadmeadow End (RG18 4ED), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Edwin Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dewberry Down | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Tamarisk Court | Under investigation |
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