Burghfield Common Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burghfield Common's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 19% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance, while showing a modest 18.5% increase from June's 5.7 per 1,000, continues to place the area in the safer half of the UK's crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 42.2% of all incidents (19 cases), a category that is 100% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This spike aligns with July's seasonal context: peak summer, school holidays, and the area's tourism activity, which often correlates with higher levels of public disorder. Violent crime, at 1.4 per 1,000 (nine cases), was 51% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing in mitigating interpersonal violence. The breakdown also showed criminal damage and arson (5 cases) and bicycle theft (3 cases) as notable concerns, though both remain below UK averages for their respective categories. The overall trend, while showing a slight upward movement from June, underscores the area's resilience in maintaining a crime rate that is significantly lower than the national average.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to three incidents, likely linked to the area's summer festivals and outdoor events. Robbery and 'other crime' also doubled, though these remain single-incident categories. Conversely, other theft fell by 60% (from five to two), and vehicle crime decreased by 33.3%, possibly reflecting heightened community awareness or seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.9 per 1,000, is 100% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge. Violence and sexual offences, however, dropped by 10% (from 10 to nine), remaining 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This mix of trends illustrates a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with some categories showing marked improvement despite the overall rate increase.

Burghfield Common's July 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks an 18.5% increase from June's 5.7 per 1,000. This rise, however, remains 19% below the UK average, reflecting the area's continued relative safety. On a daily basis, the 45 total crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the population context, over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This statistic, combined with the absence of a significant spike in violent or property crime, suggests that the local community's proactive engagement with policing and community initiatives may be sustaining this low level of criminal activity despite the month-on-month increase.