WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Hungerford & Kintbury, West Berkshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Hungerford & Kintbury, localized within West Berkshire.

Total Crimes

53
trending_up +12.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

37.72per 1k
trending_down -2.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

11,445

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences17
Anti-social Behaviour10
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Public Order6
Burglary5
Shoplifting2
Weapons Possession2
Other Theft2
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Moore'S Place Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Atherton Road Map
Burglary: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
4
On or near Templeton Road Map
Other theft: 1Public order: 1
2
On or near Fairfields Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Orchard Park Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Sarum Way Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Chestnut Walk Map
Burglary: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Bracken Copse Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Weavers Lane Map
Other theft: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within West Berkshire district.

Local Rank

#10safest in West Berkshire

National Safety

Top 23%Safest

City Average

57.36per 1k

Local Policing

Hungerford and Lambourn District

Thames Valley Police

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Local Priorities

The Community has expressed concerns around drug dealing and anti-social use of vehicles in the Hungerford High Street and surrounding areas.

Local residents have raised concerns regarding drugs dealing and the issues that surround the activities. The team are actively monitoring the situation and will continue to conduct targeted patrols and enforcement activity to address the issue.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The neighbourhood team are continuing to patrol the area, both visibly and covert. Officers have also been actively disrupting criminal behaviour and targeting known individuals causing ASB through drug and vehicle use.

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

Due to the season, there has been a noticeable increase in fish Poaching on the River Kennet, especially in Upper Eddington, Lower Denford and the War Memorial in Hungerford. The poaching is being carried out by individuals who do not have fishing licence or a permit to fish on the river.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

The Neighbourhood Policing Team are actively patrolling areas affected. We have been out on foot walking in some of the affected areas to tackle the issue and provide reassurance.

This time of year is the start of the fishing season and we plan to continue to the patrols to deter and detect issues.

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

There has been an increase in concern around drug related anti-social behaviour in the Lambourn area, particularly in the area of Market Place and the Church Yard. - Residents have raised concern that there has been an increase in anti social behaviour which is being fuelled by people using drugs in the area.

Issued: 1 Apr 2026

Status Update

This Priority has been added to the Patrol Plan and the Neighbourhood team have been proactively patrolling at different times of the day as well as dealing robustly when encountering ASB in the area.

We continue to ask for the publics help in reporting these issues to us.

Actioned: 27 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Have Your Say - Lambourn Market

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Please come and say hello to the team. They are happy to answer any questions and address any concerns you have about any issues in your local area.

schedule

11:00 AM — 11:30 AM

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Market Place Lambourn

JUN20

Have Your Say - Hamstead Marshall Village Hall

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Meet your local neighbourhood policing team at the Hamstead Marshall Village Hall!

Our PCs will be on hand at the event for a friendly chat. Whether you want advice, have concerns about your area, or simply want to learn more about what we do, we’re here to help.

We’d love to see you there and hear what matters most to you in your community.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Hamstead Marshall Village Hall, Park Ln, Hamstead Marshall, Newbury

JUN20

Have Your Say - Hungerford Skate Park

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Meet your local neighbourhood policing team at the Hungerford Skate Park!

Our PCSOs will be on hand at the event for a friendly chat. Whether you want advice, have concerns about your area, or simply want to learn more about what we do, we’re here to help.

We’d love to see you there and hear what matters most to you in your community.

schedule

2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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Hungerford Skate Park, Bulpit Lane, Hungerford

JUL19

Have Your Say - Dobbies Garden Centre Hungerford

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Please come and say hello to the team. They are happy to answer any questions and address any concerns you have about issues in your local area.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Dobbies Garden Centre Hungerford, 4A Bath Road, Hungerford,

JUL19

Have Your Say - Lambourn Market

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Please come and say hello to the team. They are happy to answer any questions and address any concerns you have about issues in your local area.

schedule

1:30 PM — 2:00 PM

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Market Place, Lambourn

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