Crime Rate in Burghfield & Mortimer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer

The total recorded crimes in Burghfield & Mortimer, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burghfield & Mortimer crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Burghfield & Mortimer, encompassing approximately 9,928 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Kirtons Farm Road with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • School Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Burghfield & Mortimer?

To understand the safety of Burghfield & Mortimer, we need to analyze Burghfield & Mortimer crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Burghfield & Mortimer reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 1,249 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burghfield & Mortimer witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Burghfield & Mortimer experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 1,120 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burghfield & Mortimer witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Burghfield & Mortimer has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Burghfield & Mortimer has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 10.37 ranking 4th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burghfield & Mortimer crimes were 1,249. The crime rate of Burghfield & Mortimer in 2024 was 125.80 (year) or 10.48 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burghfield & Mortimer were around 1,120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.81 (year) or 9.40 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Newbury Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Newbury Wash Common40 12561 11570 11
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202516
May 202520
April 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202415
October 202417
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 202418
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 202420

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202532
May 202532
April 202524
March 202534
February 202518
January 202519
December 202429
November 202428
October 202421
September 202437
August 202426

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 202515
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 108 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202514
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
August 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243

High Crime Locations Burghfield & Mortimer in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burghfield & Mortimer postcode area is presented below.

1. Kirtons Farm Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. School Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Man'S Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. The Bevers (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
6. Omer'S Rise (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Reading Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. College Piece (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Sun Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. St Mary'S Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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