Crowthorne Crime Overview
Crowthorne is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Berkshire, and is the 54th most dangerous overall out of Berkshire's 108 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Crowthorne in 2020 was 38 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Berkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 76% lower than the Berkshire rate of 67 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Crowthorne is the 214th safest small town, and the 4,763rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Crowthorne was the worst small town in Berkshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.26 per 1,000 inhabitants. September 2020 was also a bad month for Crowthorne residents, when it was Berkshire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.26 per 1,000 residents. Crowthorne recorded 3 reports of other theft during April 2020, making its crime rate of 0.40 the worst small town for other theft in Berkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Crowthorne are violence and sexual offences, with 143 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 77% lower than 2019's figure of 253 offences and a difference of 14.54 from 2019's crime rate of 33. Crowthorne's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
Compare Crowthorne to other towns and cities
See how Crowthorne shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Crowthorne and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Crowthorne Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Crowthorne This Year
| Crowthorne | Berkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 49 | 6.48 | 10,223 | 11.17 | 72% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.79 | 1,906 | 2.08 | 163% safer |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.59 | 3,628 | 3.96 | 149% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 21 | 2.78 | 6,602 | 7.21 | 159% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.85 | 2,552 | 2.79 | 51% safer |
| Other Crime | 6 | 0.79 | 1,232 | 1.35 | 71% safer |
| Other Theft | 19 | 2.51 | 4,797 | 5.24 | 109% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 664 | 0.73 | 462% safer |
| Public Order | 19 | 2.51 | 4,715 | 5.15 | 105% safer |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.97 | 3,066 | 3.35 | 16% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 4 | 0.53 | 1,003 | 1.10 | 108% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 14 | 1.85 | 6,171 | 6.74 | 264% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 143 | 18.90 | 24,638 | 26.92 | 42% safer |
Crime in Crowthorne Compared To Berkshire
Crowthorne Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winkfield | 396 | 25.82 | 48% safer |
| Binfield | 244 | 27.08 | 41% safer |
| Tilehurst | 385 | 27.69 | 38% safer |
| Bray | 250 | 27.97 | 37% safer |
| Finchampstead | 431 | 34.85 | 10% safer |
| Crowthorne | 289 | 38.20 | - |
| Shinfield | 585 | 40.20 | 5.0% more dangerous |
| Sandhurst | 846 | 40.79 | 6% more dangerous |
| Winnersh | 507 | 48.81 | 22% more dangerous |
| Sunninghill and Ascot | 627 | 49.15 | 22% more dangerous |
Crowthorne Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 9 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.9 | 6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.40 | 0.93 | 0.66 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.79 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.7 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | 0.13 | - | 0.13 | No change |
| Public Order | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.8 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.53 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 20 | 22 | 33 | 19 | Safer |
Changes In Crowthorne's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Crowthorne to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Crowthorne | 38.20 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 44% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 51% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 54% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 61% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 63% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 64% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 72% more dangerous |
Crime in Crowthorne's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowthorne South | 175 | 24 | Second |
| Owlsmoor & Broadmoor | 328 | 49 | First |
Crime in Crowthorne During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Crowthorne change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Crowthorne saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour. Crowthorne saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during November, when it fell by 67% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | +33% | - | - | +200% | - | - | +500% | +400% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | - | -50% | - | +100% | +50% | -20% | -50% | -67% | +150% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | +100% | +100% | +300% | - | -50% |
| Public Order | - | -50% | - | -50% | +200% | -33% | -60% | +100% | +200% | -33% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | +400% | - | - | - | +400% | - | - | -67% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +33% | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -65% | -37% | -58% | -63% | +19% | -58% | -44% | +21% | -57% | -41% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Crowthorne
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Crowthorne's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021