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Crime in Theale

Theale had 241 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 77.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 20 West Berkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle West Berkshire area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

RG7, West Berkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Theale

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77.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 20West Berkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common62 in 3 months

Month by month

90 Mar 66 Apr 77 May 97 Jun 91 Jul 53 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Theale. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6226%
shoplifting5523%
anti-social behaviour4318%
public order3314%
criminal damage177%
theft135%
burglary62%
vehicle crime42%

Theale against West Berkshire

TypeTheale per 1,000Middle West Berkshire areaChange
Violence19.922.5▼ 13%
Burglary1.92.2–
Vehicle crime1.31.4–
Anti-social behaviour13.813.2▲ 54%
Theft and robbery4.85▼ 17%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Norcot119▼ 1%
Kentwood89.9▼ 6%
Calcot87.8▲ 10%
Tilehurst87.1▼ 1%
Theale77.2▲ 3%
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 Theale a safe area?

Theale had about 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 20 West Berkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Theale?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (62), followed by shoplifting (55) and anti-social behaviour (43).