Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer: statistics, rates and trends
838 crimes were recorded in Burghfield & Mortimer in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer at a glance
- Crime trends in Burghfield & Mortimer
- Types of crime in Burghfield & Mortimer
- Burghfield & Mortimer compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burghfield & Mortimer
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burghfield & Mortimer
- Demographics of Burghfield & Mortimer
- Questions about crime in Burghfield & Mortimer
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (213), shoplifting (150) and anti-social behaviour (145) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,684th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Burghfield & Mortimer | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 838 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.7 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,892 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Burghfield & Mortimer of any year here (838 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 838 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 702 | 71.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 802 | 81.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 628 | 63.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 648 | 65.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 580 | 58.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 598 | 60.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 684 | 69.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 648 | 65.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 93 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 68 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burghfield & Mortimer recorded notably more shoplifting (79% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (68% above the national rate) and burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (37% below) and other theft (31% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 53 to 150 and criminal damage and arson rose from 82 to 112, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 21.5 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 15.2 | 8.5 | +183% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 14.7 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 11.3 | 6.7 | +37% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Burghfield & Mortimer has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burghfield & Mortimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield | 338 | 44.2 | -48% |
| Theale | 241 | 77.7 | -8% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 410 | 52.5 | -38% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 515 | 65.6 | -23% |
| Aldermaston | 243 | 56.7 | -33% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 371 | 33.2 | -61% |
| Pangbourne | 210 | 62.0 | -27% |
| Basildon | 63 | 20.9 | -75% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Burghfield & Mortimer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Badgers Croft | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near College Piece | 30 |
| On or near Dauntless Road | 28 |
| On or near Kirtons Farm Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near The Bevers | 19 |
| On or near Sun Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Fir'S End | 16 |
Of the 693 crimes in Burghfield & Mortimer with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 299 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 26.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Burghfield & Mortimer has an estimated population of 9,892 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.6%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burghfield & Mortimer average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burghfield & Mortimer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burghfield & Mortimer a safe place to live?
Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,684th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Burghfield & Mortimer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 213 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (150).
Is crime in Burghfield & Mortimer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burghfield & Mortimer was up 19% on the year before: 838 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 702 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burghfield & Mortimer?
About 9,892 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burghfield & Mortimer?
Burghfield & Mortimer is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.