Crime Rate in Burghfield & Mortimer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer

The total recorded crimes in Burghfield & Mortimer, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 106 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burghfield & Mortimer crime rate of 10.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirtons Farm Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Burghfield & Mortimer has recorded 106 crimes with crime rate of 10.68 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)CrimesRank (Burghfield & Mortimer)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Burghfield & Mortimer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 202418
June 202410
May 202413

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20255
February 20259
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 202411
July 20244
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202524
March 202534
February 202518
January 202519
December 202429
November 202428
October 202421
September 202437
August 202426
July 202422
June 202444
May 202417

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 202514
December 20247
November 202413
October 202413
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 202426
May 20242

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
December 202418
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 202420
July 20247
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 202415
October 202417
September 20249
August 202411
July 202431
June 202452
May 202439

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 202414
May 202417

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 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
July 20244

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
September 20245
August 20243
June 20248

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20243

High Crime Locations Burghfield & Mortimer in May 2025

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

1. Kirtons Farm Road (Map)
Total12
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
4. College Piece (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. The Bevers (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Myrtle Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Shoplifting3
9. Dauntless Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. School Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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