Hungerford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hungerford's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000, placing the area 12.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks a nuanced picture where specific crime categories deviate significantly. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.2% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.3 per 1,000—9% above the UK average. This outlier highlights a potential disconnect between the overall rate and the local context, possibly influenced by the area's status as a tourist destination during peak summer. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, rose sharply to 25% of the total, a 120% increase from June. This surge may be linked to the summer season's impact on local spaces, with festivals and extended daylight hours contributing to increased public interactions. Other theft, though a smaller proportion (9.1%), also saw a doubling of cases, a trend that could be connected to the area's retail presence and transient population. Seasonal factors, including school holidays and a tourism peak, likely play a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored. The UK average comparison underscores the importance of viewing Hungerford's crime profile within a broader context, where local characteristics interact with national trends in complex ways.

July 2025 saw a 120% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 5 to 11 incidents, a shift that may reflect the influx of summer visitors and the impact of local festivals. Burglary also doubled, with two reported incidents compared to one in June, a change that could be linked to seasonal patterns of property crime in small towns. Other theft rose by 100%, from 2 to 4 cases, a category that is 27% above the UK average. Public order offences were 53% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the surge in anti-social behaviour, suggesting a combination of local dynamics. The violence and sexual offences category, at 3.3 per 1,000, is 9% above the UK average, a figure that residents may find particularly relevant given the summer season's influence on community interactions.

Hungerford's crime rate in July 2025 (7.5 per 1,000) marks a 63% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This rise, though significant, remains 12.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 133 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a consistent local benchmark that does not directly compare to UK-wide daily figures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Hungerford's crime profile, while showing a sharp month-on-month rise, still sits below the national average, suggesting that local factors may have temporarily influenced the increase rather than a broader trend. This contrast highlights the importance of viewing crime statistics through both local and national lenses to avoid overgeneralisation.