Crime Rates at Appelford Close, Thatcham, RG19 3XG

Appelford Close area has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Thatcham Central , and the 130th highest 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 Appelford Close (RG19 3XG) in the last 12 months was 79.8 per 1,000 residents and was 9.7% lower than the Thatcham Central average (88.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 33.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Appelford Close (RG19 3XG), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 117 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.