Crime Rate in Hungerford & Kintbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hungerford & Kintbury

The total recorded crimes in Hungerford & Kintbury, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hungerford & Kintbury crime rate of 15.44 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Burglary: (26) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
Hungerford & Kintbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hungerford Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Weavers Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hungerford & Kintbury has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 15.44 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)
Thatcham Central183 12,570 12,146 1
Newbury Central116 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer93 51,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham109 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill63 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst & Purley75 6739 7603 10
Tilehurst South & Holybrook65 7728 8729 7
Newbury Speen55 9699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse52 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common39 11561 11570 11
Thatcham North East34 13455 12391 12
Thatcham West35 12383 16351 14
Lambourn28 15343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash25 19395 13343 16
Bradfield33 14392 14338 17
Theale23 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston28 16237 21290 18
Downlands26 17363 17243 20
Ridgeway26 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Hungerford & Kintbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202527
January 202526
December 202428
November 202435
October 2024137
September 202418
August 202444
July 202438
June 2024108
May 202433
April 202421

A total of 115 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202515
January 202520
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 202414
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
June 202418
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 141 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 20258
January 20257
December 202413
November 20243
October 202418
September 20249
August 20241
July 202417
June 202416
May 202416
April 20247

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 20248

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20251
January 202511
December 202427
November 202410
October 202422
September 20248
August 202429
July 202421
June 202420
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 202415
June 20244
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246
April 20242

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20249

High Crime Locations Hungerford & Kintbury in March 2025

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

1. Hungerford Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Bell Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Weavers Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
4. Heads Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
5. Rooksnest Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
6. Old Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Public order6
8. Church Hill (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
9. Knoll Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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