Hungerford Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hungerford’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a stark 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This position as a low-crime area is reinforced by the dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 41.7% of all incidents—yet these remain significantly below national rates. The breakdown of crime types reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, while the most frequently reported category, are 41% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s small, close-knit community structure and the relatively low density of high-risk environments such as nightlife hubs. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose to 0.7 per 1,000, 19% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could stem from isolated incidents or targeted activity in specific locations. August, as a peak holiday month, likely influenced patterns: the surge in tourism may have increased the visibility of certain crimes, while the temporary absence of residents in holiday homes could have reduced burglary opportunities. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant category, fell sharply to 12.5% of total crimes, due to the dispersal of transient populations. The overall picture suggests that Hungerford’s crime profile is shaped by its character as a small, rural-adjacent built-up area with limited commercial or industrial infrastructure, which may inherently limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the 100% increase in possession of weapons, though a single incident, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and tailored policing strategies in an area where crime remains largely sporadic rather than systemic.

August 2025 marked a notable decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 72.7% compared to the previous month, reducing its share of total crimes from 45.5% to 12.5%. This drop may reflect the seasonal dispersal of transient populations during the summer holiday period, though local factors such as community policing initiatives could also play a role. Meanwhile, violent crimes—accounting for 41.7% of the total—remained 41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a contrast to the 19% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose to 0.7 per 1,000. This anomaly could indicate targeted activity in specific locations, such as commercial or residential areas with higher exposure during August. A sharp 100% increase in possession of weapons, though limited to one incident, highlights the need for vigilance, even in low-crime areas. Residents may find the 75% decrease in other theft—dropping from four to one incident—particularly reassuring, suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities for opportunistic crime.

Hungerford’s crime rate in August 2025 dropped to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 45.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.5. This decline aligns with the seasonal rhythm of August, a peak holiday month when tourism typically surges and local activity shifts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, reflecting a low monthly exposure compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while locally specific, underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in Hungerford. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite the 100% increase in possession of weapons and other crime, the overall rate remains far below national benchmarks. This suggests that the area’s small, tightly knit community structure may contribute to lower crime persistence, even as isolated incidents occur. The contrast with the UK average—where Hungerford’s rate is nearly half—reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime environment, particularly when compared to larger urban centres.