Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer, West Berkshire
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Pangbourne and Burghfield
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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
Have Your Say - Bradfield Southend
meetingThe 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.
6:00 PM — 6:45 PM
Bradfield Village Hall, Southend Rd, Bradfield Southend, Reading
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Tell us about the issues that matter most to you.
This events gives you the opportunity to meet face to face with local officers and discuss issues that matter to you.
6:00 PM — 6:45 PM
Bradfield Village Hall, Southend Road Bradfield Southend Reading.
Have Your Say - Burghfield Common
meetingThe 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.
8:00 PM — 8:45 PM
31-33 Clayhill Road, Burghfield Common, Reading
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meetingTell us about the issues that matter most to you.
Come and meet your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
8:00 PM — 8:45 PM
CO-OP Burghfield Common, Clayhill Road Burghfield Common.
Have Your Say - Streatley
meetingThe 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.
6:00 PM — 6:45 PM
Lardon Chase car park, Streatley Hill, Streatley
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