Crime Rate in Burghfield & Mortimer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer

The total recorded crimes in Burghfield & Mortimer, West Berkshire, UK in February 2026 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burghfield & Mortimer crime rate of 6.24 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Badgers Croft with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)
Thatcham CentralNA NA2,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & KintburyNA NA1,247 51,175 2
Newbury CentralNA NA1,344 2908 5
Newbury GreenhamNA NA1,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay HillNA NA807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & HolybrookNA NA728 8729 7
Tilehurst & PurleyNA NA739 7603 10
Newbury SpeenNA NA699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch CopseNA NA727 9634 9
Newbury Wash CommonNA NA561 11570 11
Thatcham North EastNA NA455 12391 12
LambournNA NA343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold AshNA NA395 13343 16
Thatcham WestNA NA383 16351 14
BradfieldNA NA392 14338 17
ThealeNA NA387 15345 15
DownlandsNA NA363 17243 20
AldermastonNA NA237 21290 18
RidgewayNA NA245 19262 19
PangbourneNA NA244 20188 21
BuckleburyNA NA68 2381 22
BasildonNA NA90 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & CrookhamNA NA28 2451 24

Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202630
December 202525
November 202531
October 202518
September 202544
August 202538
July 202531
June 202532
May 202532
April 202524
March 202534
February 202518

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 202511
November 20258
October 202515
September 202515
August 202524
July 202528
June 202516
May 202520
April 202511
February 20256

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
December 202513
November 20254
October 202515
September 202515
August 202520
July 202514
June 20258
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20254
November 20256
October 202513
September 202510
August 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20257
August 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202625
December 20252
November 20259
October 202528
September 20253
August 20252
July 20255
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20254
November 202510
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20253
November 20253
October 202511
September 20255
August 20257
July 202515
June 20253
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20253
October 20254
August 20259
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202510
November 20255
October 20258
September 20257
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 202515
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
March 20253

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20256
October 20259
August 20251
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20254
September 20254
March 20251

High Crime Locations Burghfield & Mortimer in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Badgers Croft (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Public order3
4. Sun Gardens (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
5. Holmdene (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Coopers Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spring Wood Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
9. Crichton Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. The Bevers (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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