Hungerford Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked an unexpected and significant decline in violent crime across Hungerford, with incidents dropping by 76.9% month-on-month to 6 reported cases. This stark reduction contrasts sharply with the typical seasonal pattern, where holidays often coincide with increased tensions and incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 58.6% below the UK average of 7.0, a disparity that highlights Hungerford’s consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and burglary (11.8%). These figures suggest a community where property crimes remain a smaller proportion of the overall crime mix compared to violent incidents, though the latter have seen a dramatic downturn. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—may have contributed to the reduced violent crime rate. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average, has seen a sharp increase, potentially linked to the social dynamics of the festive period. Hungerford’s low crime rate is further reinforced by its burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000, which is only 7% above the UK average, indicating that even in property-related crimes, the area remains relatively secure. These patterns reflect a combination of local factors, including the built-up nature of the area and its likely reliance on community-based policing strategies.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 76.9% decrease in violent and sexual offences, falling from 26 incidents in November to just 6 in December—an anomaly given the festive season’s usual association with increased tensions. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 200%, rising from one incident in November to three in December, a figure that may partly reflect heightened social interactions during holiday events. This shift in crime mix highlights a contrast between property-related crimes (5) and violent crimes (6), with the latter now forming the largest share of total incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Hungerford remain 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s continued safety profile despite the seasonal fluctuations. Residents may find the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for community vigilance during periods of increased social activity.

Hungerford’s December 2025 crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 60.5% decrease from the previous month’s 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of December, which typically sees reduced public activity due to holiday closures and shorter daylight hours. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in December, a figure that underscores the relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 344 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure for local residents. When scaled to the population of 5,844, this rate highlights Hungerford’s status as a low-crime area, particularly when contrasted with the UK average. The drop in violent crimes and the rise in anti-social behaviour suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local community patterns.