Hungerford Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hungerford's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.5% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (20 incidents, 44.4% of total), followed by burglary (7 incidents, 15.6%) and other theft (4 incidents, 8.9%). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity, shorter days, and potentially fewer outdoor interactions, which may contribute to the spike in violent crimes and the relative absence of shoplifting compared to other months. The local rate for violent crimes is higher than the UK average, with 3.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. Similarly, burglary in Hungerford is 300% above the UK average, reflecting a significant localised challenge. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences were below the UK average, the overall rise in crime compared to the previous month suggests a need to examine factors such as seasonal transitions or changes in community dynamics. The interplay between these figures and the area's character—as a built-up area within West Berkshire—may be influenced by its proximity to major transport routes and the presence of local amenities that could attract transient populations during the winter months. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within both national trends and local conditions to inform targeted interventions.

January 2025 marked a sharp rise in certain crime categories, with burglary and anti-social behaviour both doubling compared to December 2024. The 100% increase in burglary—from zero to seven incidents—raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in property security, particularly during the post-holiday period. Violent crimes, which accounted for 44.4% of total reported incidents, were 35% above the UK average, suggesting a localised trend that may partly reflect the reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours typical of January. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and other crime also saw 100% monthly increases, though their UK averages remain lower than the local rate. Shoplifting and public order offences were below the UK average, which could indicate that local policing efforts or community dynamics are effectively curbing these types of incidents. For residents, the most immediate concern is the spike in burglary, which has moved from non-existent to a significant presence in just one month.

Hungerford's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 66.7% increase from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This jump reflects a significant shift in the local crime profile, with daily crime averaging one reported incident per day over the 31-day period. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for every 130 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the heightened exposure residents face compared to the prior month. The increase is most pronounced in property crimes, particularly burglary, which saw a 100% rise from zero to seven incidents. While the overall rate remains slightly above the UK average, the sharp month-on-month surge underscores a need for closer attention to emerging patterns. The population context further illustrates the impact: with 5,844 residents, the local community is experiencing a concentrated spike in reported incidents, even as other categories like anti-social behaviour and other crime also saw double-digit percentage increases.