Burghfield Common Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of Burghfield Common’s trend towards lower crime rates, with an overall rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents — 35.7% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent pattern of safety in a built-up area that is neither densely populated nor heavily industrialised. The top three crime types were criminal damage and arson (33.3% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (26.7%), and anti-social behaviour (23.3%). These proportions suggest a mix of localised issues and broader societal trends, with property crimes (13) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (8). The seasonal context of December — characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and the potential for empty homes during the holiday season — may have influenced the spike in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 150% compared to November. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a pattern that could be linked to its relatively quiet, community-focused environment. The drop in shoplifting by 75% may also be attributed to reduced retail activity during the festive period, though this contrasts with national trends where holiday shopping often correlates with increased theft. These dynamics illustrate the interplay between local characteristics and broader seasonal patterns, with Burghfield Common’s crime profile remaining distinct from both urban and rural counterparts.

December 2025 saw a stark rise in criminal damage and arson, which increased by 150% from 4 to 10 incidents. This spike, though significant, remains 188% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a localised trend. Meanwhile, shoplifting plummeted by 75%, from 4 to 1 incident, a decrease that aligns with reduced retail footfall during the Christmas period. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 53% below the UK average of 2.6, a contrast that may reflect the community’s lower population density and fewer late-night venues. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, doubling from 0 to 1 incident, though it remains 46% below the UK average. These shifts illustrate a combination of seasonal factors and local demographics, with some categories defying national trends despite the holiday season’s usual pressures.

Burghfield Common’s crime rate in December 2025 dropped by 14.2% compared to November’s 5.3 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline brings the area’s rate to 4.5 per 1,000, placing it 35.7% below the UK average of 7.0. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 6,629, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 221 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, such statistics reflect aggregated trends rather than individual risk. The population-scaled perspective underscores the area’s relative safety, with crime remaining far below national benchmarks despite seasonal factors that typically influence crime rates in other regions.