Hungerford Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hungerford's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics, with the area's built-up nature and relatively small population likely contributing to its lower crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary at 16.1% and other theft at 9.7%. These figures contrast with the UK averages for similar categories, where violence and sexual offences averaged 2.4 per 1,000 (19% below Hungerford's rate) and burglary averaged 0.3 per 1,000 (233% below). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the overall lower crime rate, though this is consistent with broader patterns observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas. The dominance of violence and sexual offences in Hungerford's crime mix suggests a need for targeted local initiatives, particularly in addressing interpersonal conflicts and ensuring community safety. The area's crime profile diverges from UK averages in several categories, with burglary and possession of weapons significantly exceeding national rates, while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remain well below. This mix of above- and below-average performance highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, which may be influenced by factors such as the area's proximity to major transport routes, the presence of local businesses, and the demographics of its residents. As a built-up area within West Berkshire, Hungerford's crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of geographic isolation, community cohesion, and the seasonal rhythms of the region, all of which contribute to its distinctive position relative to national crime trends.

February 2025 saw significant shifts in Hungerford's crime mix, with violent crimes declining by 45% compared to the previous month. This drop in violence and sexual offences, which now account for 35.5% of total crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 for this category. Meanwhile, burglary rates in Hungerford were 233% above the UK average, highlighting a localised anomaly in property crime trends. The most striking increase was in vehicle crime, which rose by 100% from zero to one incident, and possession of weapons, which also doubled from zero to one. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or transient criminal activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both fell sharply—by 50% and 66.7% respectively—indicating a possible seasonal lull in disorderly conduct during the winter months. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 20.9% gap between Hungerford's crime rate and the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's consistent performance as a safer alternative to national trends.

Hungerford's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 31.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as safer than its own recent performance, though it remains consistently below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. On a daily basis, Hungerford recorded an average of one crime per day across 28 days, a figure that aligns with the area's historical trend of sparse criminal activity. This daily context provides residents with a tangible sense of the crime profile, suggesting that while incidents occur, they are not frequent enough to dominate local life. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Hungerford's crime profile is distinct from larger urban centres, where higher population density often correlates with elevated rates of property and violent crime. This contrast reinforces the area's status as a safer microcosm within West Berkshire, where community cohesion and geographic isolation may contribute to the sustained lower crime rate.