Burghfield Common Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burghfield Common’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement follows a pattern seen in the area during the summer months, when increased daylight and community activity may reduce opportunities for crime. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.4% of all incidents (11 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.9%, 8 cases). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, which may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and proximity to rural spaces. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Burghfield Common’s rate is 41% below the national benchmark—a disparity that could reflect local policing strategies or demographic factors. Seasonal context also plays a role: June, as the start of summer, typically sees a shift in crime patterns, with outdoor activities and tourism affecting public order offences. However, the area’s overall low crime rate contrasts with the UK average, indicating that local conditions—such as a strong sense of community or effective crime prevention measures—may be contributing to this outcome. The rate of violent crimes in Burghfield Common is lower than the UK average, which might be linked to the area’s smaller population and lower levels of social fragmentation compared to larger urban centres.

June 2025 saw a notable spike in possession of weapons, with the category rising by 100% from zero to one incident. This increase, though small in absolute terms, pushed the local rate to 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both fell sharply: shoplifting dropped by 57.1% (from seven to three incidents), while anti-social behaviour declined by 50% (from 16 to eight). These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with property-related offences decreasing but violent and drug-related incidents showing mixed trends. The drugs category also doubled, rising from one to two incidents—a 100% increase that, while modest, marked the only category in the area to exceed the UK average. For residents, the drop in shoplifting may reflect seasonal patterns, as summer months often see fewer retail thefts due to increased foot traffic and heightened surveillance in local businesses.

Burghfield Common’s crime rate in June 2025 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 28.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during the early summer months, when community engagement initiatives and increased daylight hours may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area reported roughly one crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,629 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 189 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Burghfield Common’s rate remains significantly below, suggesting that local factors—such as its rural-adjacent setting and possibly stronger community policing—may play a role in maintaining lower crime levels. However, the monthly exposure figure should be interpreted with caution, as it aggregates all crimes without distinguishing between their severity or impact on residents.