Burghfield Common Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burghfield Common's crime profile in November 2025 revealed an unexpected surge in 'Other crime'—a category encompassing unclassified offences—jumping by 200% compared to October. This anomaly, which now accounts for 8.6% of all reported crimes, contrasts sharply with the usual seasonal patterns typically associated with November, such as reduced retail crime during Black Friday. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents placed the area 27.4% below the UK average of 7.3, a notable achievement for a built-up area within West Berkshire. Violent crimes, however, remained the most prevalent category, making up 40% of all incidents (14 cases), though they still fell 18% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, dropped 15% below the UK average, likely reflecting the quieter evenings of November compared to the summer months. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the transition to darker evenings may have influenced both the rise in 'Other crime' and the decline in shoplifting, which fell 60% month-on-month. The area's lower-than-average violent crime rates may partly reflect its smaller population and the absence of major nightlife hubs, though the exact causes of the 'Other crime' spike remain unclear without further data.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in 'Other crime'—a category including unclassified offences—jumping from 1 to 3 cases. This sudden rise, while small in absolute terms, contrasts with the sharp 60% drop in shoplifting (from 10 to 4 cases) and the 66.7% decline in public order offences (from 6 to 2 cases). The area's violent crime rate remained 18% below the UK average, with 14 incidents reported (2.1 per 1,000 residents). Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, at 15% below the UK average, though this may be partly attributed to the reduced foot traffic during November. 'Other crime' now exceeds the UK average by 212%, a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime environment. Residents might find the 60% drop in shoplifting particularly reassuring, especially as Black Friday shopping activity typically peaks in late November. The decrease in public order offences could also be linked to the earlier-than-usual end of the autumn term at local schools, reducing youth-related incidents in public spaces.

Burghfield Common's crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 in November 2025 marked a 37.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.5, reflecting a significant shift in the area's monthly crime profile. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day in November, a figure that places it among the lowest in the UK for built-up areas of its size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is far below the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 130 residents. This lower density of incidents, despite the 200% increase in 'Other crime,' suggests that the area's overall safety remains robust. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives, though the exact mechanisms behind the 'Other crime' spike remain unexplained by the data. For residents, the 37.5% monthly drop underscores the importance of sustained community engagement and targeted interventions, even as unique challenges like the unclassified 'Other crime' category require further investigation.