Burghfield Common Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,629 residents, Burghfield Common recorded 56 crimes in October 2025, translating to one reported crime for every 118 residents over the month. This crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 10.4% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (25% of total), shoplifting (17.9%), and anti-social behaviour (17.9%), with shoplifting standing out as 138% above the UK average. The seasonal context of October—shorter evenings, Halloween activities, and the clocks going back—may partly explain fluctuations in crime patterns, particularly in public order offences and anti-social behaviour. While violent crime rates were 21% below the UK average, property crimes like shoplifting and criminal damage showed marked deviations from national trends, suggesting localized factors such as retail presence or community dynamics are at play. The area’s built-up character within West Berkshire, likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to these patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct links.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+233.3%) and possession of weapons (+100%) compared to September, with shoplifting rates reaching 1.5 per 1,000—138% above the UK average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 23.1%, and violence and sexual offences dropped by 22.2%, though the latter still accounted for 25% of all crimes. The crime mix shifted toward property-related offences, with shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage collectively making up 53.6% of total crimes, compared to 25% for violent crime. This contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime constitutes a larger share. The area’s rate of violent crime (2.1 per 1,000) was 21% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the community’s smaller size or localized policing efforts. A resident would find the 138% disparity in shoplifting rates particularly relevant, as it highlights a specific challenge that may warrant targeted interventions, such as increased surveillance in retail areas.

The crime rate in Burghfield Common rose slightly from 8.3 per 1,000 in September to 8.5 per 1,000 in October, marking a stable 1.8% change. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes reported per day in October, a figure that, while low, underscores the impact of each incident in a community of 6,629 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 118 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualized against the area’s built-up nature, suggests crime remains relatively rare but concentrated in specific pockets. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Burghfield Common’s crime rate, though above the UK average, is not high given its size. For instance, a larger urban area might see similar absolute numbers but across a much higher population base. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, combined with the UK’s generally lower rates for this category, indicates that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may be mitigating broader national trends in certain crime types.