Hungerford Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hungerford's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, however, masks a concerning shift in crime composition, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 56.3% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). The dominance of violent crime in the local profile contrasts with the area's generally safer status, suggesting that targeted interventions may be necessary to address the root causes of this trend. Seasonal factors, including the return of students and the start of the academic term, likely contribute to the heightened incidence of violence, though this connection remains speculative without further data. Criminal damage and arson also saw a marked increase, with 5 incidents reported—70% above the UK average—and public order offences rising sharply to 3 cases, a 200% increase from August. These patterns, while not yet indicative of a sustained upward trend, align with the seasonal dynamics of September, a time of transition marked by the closure of summer activities and the onset of autumn routines. The relatively low levels of property crime (7 incidents, or 15.6% of total) and the significant underperformance of anti-social behaviour (74% below the UK average) further complicate the picture, pointing to a mix of localised factors that may include effective community policing or unique demographic characteristics. The overall crime rate, while still below the national average, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance, particularly in areas where violent crime and public disorder have shown notable spikes.

September 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with public order offences rising by 200% and other crime doubling from 1 to 2 incidents. This sharp rise in public order crimes, now at 3 incidents, contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 3 to 2. The data also reveals stark disparities in UK comparisons: violence and sexual offences, though dominating local crime (56.3% of total), are 20% above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 74% below the national rate, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing priorities or community engagement efforts. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding public order incidents, which have surged to three in September, a figure that exceeds the previous month's count by 200%. This spike, while not yet indicating a long-term trend, warrants awareness given the seasonal context of back-to-school activities and the start of the academic term. The increase in 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—also highlights the need for residents to report any unusual activity promptly.

Hungerford's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 33.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.1 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while still below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflects a shift in local patterns that merits closer attention. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day over the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during transitional periods like September. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the local population. This monthly exposure rate, when combined with the 33.3% increase from August, suggests a potential correlation with seasonal factors such as the return of students and the start of the academic term. The population context further highlights that even small changes in crime rates can have significant implications for community safety, particularly when they involve categories like violence and sexual offences, which saw a 20% increase above the UK average. These findings indicate that while Hungerford remains safer than the national average, localised trends require monitoring to prevent further escalation.