Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westridge Avenue area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Pangbourne , and the 205th lowest 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 Westridge Avenue (RG8 8DE) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 42.0% lower than the Pangbourne average (60.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westridge Avenue (RG8 8DE), the main crime hotspot is near Huscarle Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pangbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lister Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Huscarle Way | Under investigation |
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