Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Simmons Field area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central , and the 43rd 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 Simmons Field (RG18 4ET) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 86.7% lower than the Thatcham Central average (88.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
In the area around Simmons Field (RG18 4ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bradley-Moore Square, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Petrol Station (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Thatcham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dewberry Down | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bradley-Moore Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Tamarisk Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bradley-Moore Square | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Farmhouse Mews | Under investigation |
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