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Crime in Shaw

Shaw had 407 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 169.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 20 West Berkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 124% above the middle West Berkshire area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

RG14, West Berkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shaw

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169.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 20West Berkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common122 in 3 months

Month by month

110 Mar 113 Apr 141 May 122 Jun 146 Jul 139 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shaw. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12230%
shoplifting10225%
anti-social behaviour6015%
criminal damage297%
public order256%
theft215%
bike theft123%
burglary102%

Shaw against West Berkshire

TypeShaw per 1,000Middle West Berkshire areaChange
Violence50.822.5▼ 8%
Burglary4.22.2▼ 17%
Vehicle crime2.91.4▼ 30%
Anti-social behaviour2513.2▲ 50%
Theft and robbery16.25▲ 26%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shaw169.4▲ 12%
Speen123.2▼ 1%
Newbury110.7▲ 10%
Donnington90.8▼ 7%
Greenham78.9▲ 22%
Thatcham66.9▲ 15%
See every West Berkshire area ranked on the crime in West Berkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Shaw a safe area?

Shaw had about 169.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 20 West Berkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shaw?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (122), followed by shoplifting (102) and anti-social behaviour (60).