Crime Rate in Hungerford & Kintbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hungerford & Kintbury

The total recorded crimes in Hungerford & Kintbury, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hungerford & Kintbury crime rate of 15.75 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (95.45% increase)
  • Other crime: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
Hungerford & Kintbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 12
  • Combe View with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area 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 May 2025 the Hungerford & Kintbury has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 15.75 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hungerford & Kintbury)CrimesRank (Hungerford & Kintbury)CrimesRank (Hungerford & Kintbury)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
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

Hungerford & Kintbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 202415
June 20244
May 202414

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20251
March 20258
February 202510
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 587 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202522
March 202528
February 202527
January 202526
December 202428
November 202435
October 2024137
September 202418
August 202444
July 202438
June 2024108
May 202433

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202513
February 20251
January 202511
December 202427
November 202410
October 202422
September 20248
August 202429
July 202421
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 20259
February 202515
January 202520
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20256
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202526
February 20258
January 20257
December 202413
November 20243
October 202418
September 20249
August 20241
July 202417
June 202416
May 202416

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Hungerford & Kintbury in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Other crime12
2. Combe View (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Spray Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. Post Office Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Craven Close (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Other theft3
7. Easton Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Grayling Lane (Map)
Total6
Public order6
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fairfields Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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