Burghfield Common Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Burghfield Common, 8.3 crimes were recorded in September 2025, placing the area 12.2% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 2 crimes per day for residents, with one in every 121 people experiencing a reported incident over the month. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.7% of total), criminal damage and arson (23.6%), and anti-social behaviour (21.8%). These patterns align with seasonal transitions: as September marks the return of students to local schools and universities, increased social activity may contribute to higher reports of anti-social behaviour and violence. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (160% month-on-month) could reflect heightened vandalism during the transition from summer to autumn, though no direct causal link is established. The area's relatively low levels of shoplifting (18% below UK average) suggest that retail environments may be well-managed, though this remains consistent with the area's smaller-scale commercial profile. Overall, the crime rate underscores that while Burghfield Common is not exceptionally unsafe compared to national benchmarks, targeted incidents in specific categories demand attention.

September 2025 saw a 160% surge in criminal damage and arson, with cases rising from 5 to 13. This category's rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 277% above the UK average, highlighting a stark local anomaly. Burglary and 'other crime' both doubled month-on-month, though these remain low (0.2 per 1,000 for burglary, 0.3 per 1,000 for 'other crime') and 29% and 87% below UK averages respectively. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), and other theft dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), suggesting some success in addressing petty crime. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.7 per 1,000, were 5% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this category. Shoplifting remained 18% below UK levels, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. These shifts suggest a mixed picture, with some categories showing marked improvement while others require closer scrutiny.

Burghfield Common's crime rate in September 2025 (8.3 per 1,000) marked a 22.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 2 crimes per day for residents, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the importance of consistent local policing. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 121 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the UK average, remains manageable in a small built-up area. The population context is crucial: with 6,629 residents, the absolute number of crimes (55) may seem modest, but the concentration in specific categories—particularly criminal damage and arson—demands targeted action. Comparing this to the previous month, the shift in crime mix from property-focused incidents to a more balanced distribution (violence and property crimes each accounting for 32.7% and 23.6% respectively) suggests evolving patterns that may reflect seasonal or community-specific factors. While the overall rate remains within a range typical for small towns, the sharp increases in certain categories warrant further analysis.