WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer, West Berkshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Burghfield & Mortimer, localized within West Berkshire.

Total Crimes

54
trending_down -20.6% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

66.39per 1k
trending_down -2.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,769

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting16
Anti-social Behaviour12
Violence & Sexual Offences10
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Public Order5
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences2
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 11Drugs: 1Burglary: 1
13
On or near Badgers Croft Map
Shoplifting: 5Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
7
On or near College Piece Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Dauntless Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Fox Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Omer'S Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Hunter'S Hill Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Park/Open Space Map
Drugs: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within West Berkshire district.

Local Rank

#21safest in West Berkshire

City Average

57.36per 1k

Local Policing

Pangbourne and Burghfield

Thames Valley Police

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Local Priorities

Drug activity and issues with E-Bikes and E-Scooters that are being used on the Recreation Ground, Recreation Road Burghfield Common.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

This priority will continue into our new set of priorities as it’s a concern raised by the community. A male was stopped and searched on Recreation Road however nothing of concern was located on him.
The team has now seized 18 E-Scooters across the Policing area for the neighbourhood.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Retail crime Co-Op Victoria Road Mortimer. Repeated incidents of shoplifting from the Co-Op Mortimer.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Update: A male was arrested and charged on 26/04/2026 for 15 thefts from the CO-OP Mortimer and 1 Public Order Offence against staff at the same location.
He is due in court in June 2026 for sentencing.
We will continue to support our local businesses.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Anti-Social behaviour in Bunces Lane, Burghfield Common, and surrounding areas. There have been reports of people firing catapults at properties in the area, causing damage.

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Again this month we have seen a reduction in report of catapults in this area however it would seem that the issue has moved to the Mortimer area.
This issue will remain our priority over the coming month.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Have Your Say - Bradfield Southend

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be outside Bradfield Southend Village Hall where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 6:45 PM

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Bradfield Village Hall, Southend Rd, Bradfield Southend, Reading

JUN19

Have Your Say

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schedule

6:00 PM — 6:45 PM

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Bradfield Village Hall, Southend Road Bradfield Southend Reading.

JUL17

Have Your Say - Burghfield Common

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be outside the Co-op, Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

8:00 PM — 8:45 PM

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31-33 Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading

JUL17

Have Your Say

meeting

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Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

schedule

8:00 PM — 8:45 PM

location_on

CO-OP Burghfield Common, Clayhill Road Burghfield Common.

JUL28

Have Your Say - Streatley

meeting

The Pangbourne Neighbourhood Team will be at the car park of Lardon Chase, where you will be able to discuss any concerns or ongoing issues in your area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 6:45 PM

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Lardon Chase car park, Streatley Hill, Streatley

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