Burghfield Common Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burghfield Common's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a near-even split between property and violent crimes, a balance that may reflect the area's built-up character and mix of residential and commercial activity. The overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1, a consistent trend that suggests effective local policing or community factors. Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 32.7% of all crimes, remains the most prevalent category, significantly exceeding the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This may partly explain the 69% surplus in such cases, linked to May's longer evenings and increased socialising. Violence and sexual offences (30.6% share) fell 19% below the UK average, a contrast to the surge in shoplifting (14.3% share), which was 64% above the national rate. The seasonal context of May—bank holidays and extended daylight—likely contributed to the 100% rise in shoplifting, as retail activity and outdoor drinking may have intensified. However, the decline in criminal damage and public order offences, both down by over 50%, suggests potential shifts in criminal focus. This balance between rising and falling categories underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, requiring ongoing monitoring of both seasonal and situational factors.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+100%), other crime (+100%), and drugs offences (+100%), all rising from zero to 7, 1, and 1 respectively. This contrasts with decreases in criminal damage (-70%) and public order offences (-60%), suggesting shifting patterns in local criminal activity. The balance between property (14) and violent crimes (15) remained nearly equal, a dynamic that may reflect the area's built-up character and proximity to retail or social hubs. Anti-social behaviour, at 32.7% of total crimes, stood 69% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Residents may find the 100% rise in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate increased foot traffic or seasonal retail activity in the area.

Burghfield Common's crime rate in May 2025 rose 13.9% compared to April's 6.5 per 1,000, reaching 7.4 per 1,000. While this increase marks a shift from the previous month, the area remains 8.6% below the UK average. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over 31 days, a figure that may help residents contextualise local activity. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low density of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 6,629, the crime rate translates to fewer than 50 incidents across the entire community. This contrasts with larger urban centres where crime is more concentrated, though the increase in May suggests potential seasonal factors influencing local patterns.