Crime Rate in Hungerford & Kintbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hungerford & Kintbury

The total recorded crimes in Hungerford & Kintbury, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hungerford & Kintbury crime rate of 12.69 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 Hungerford & Kintbury, encompassing approximately 6,540 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (48.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hungerford & Kintbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robins Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Weavers Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Spray Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Hungerford & Kintbury?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Hungerford & Kintbury reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 1,247 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hungerford & Kintbury witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Hungerford & Kintbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 1,175 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hungerford & Kintbury witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hungerford & Kintbury Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hungerford & Kintbury has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 12.69 ranking 6th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hungerford & Kintbury crimes were 1,247. The crime rate of Hungerford & Kintbury in 2024 was 190.67 (year) or 15.89 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hungerford & Kintbury were around 1,175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 179.66 (year) or 14.97 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hungerford & Kintbury)CrimesRank (Hungerford & Kintbury)CrimesRank (Hungerford & Kintbury)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
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

Hungerford & Kintbury 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 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (137 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202511
April 202510
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 475 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202527
May 202543
April 202522
March 202528
February 202527
January 202526
December 202428
November 202435
October 2024137
September 202418
August 202444

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 202513
April 202520
March 20259
February 202515
January 202520
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202510
April 20251
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20256
April 20258
March 202513
February 20251
January 202511
December 202427
November 202410
October 202422
September 20248
August 202429

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
April 202515
March 202526
February 20258
January 20257
December 202413
November 20243
October 202418
September 20249
August 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20256
September 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20258
May 202516
April 20257
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20243

High Crime Locations Hungerford & Kintbury in July 2025

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

1. Robins Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Weavers Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Spray Road (Map)
Total6
Public order6
4. Lip Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Rood Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
7. Chestnut Walk (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Honeyfields (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Fairfields Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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