Crime in Burghfield & Mortimer: statistics, rates and trends
823 crimes were recorded in Burghfield & Mortimer in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burghfield & Mortimer
- Questions about crime in Burghfield & Mortimer
- About this data
823 crimes were recorded in Burghfield & Mortimer in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 222 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burghfield & Mortimer has the 1,727th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burghfield & Mortimer | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 823 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.2 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,892 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burghfield & Mortimer was highest in the year to July 2026 (823 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (586). Over the whole period it rose 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 823 | 83.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 694 | 70.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 795 | 80.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 615 | 62.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 643 | 65.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 602 | 60.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 586 | 59.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 694 | 70.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 654 | 66.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burghfield & Mortimer over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+147%) and criminal damage and arson (+49%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-38%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 22.4 | 0.66 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 15.4 | 1.00 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 131 | 13.2 | 1.60 | +147% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 11.4 | 1.68 | +49% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -4% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.6 | 0.74 | -38% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.3 | 0.94 | +106% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +38% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.74 | +20% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burghfield & Mortimer
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burghfield & Mortimer
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burghfield & Mortimer
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 147% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burghfield & Mortimer
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burghfield & Mortimer
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burghfield & Mortimer
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burghfield & Mortimer
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burghfield & Mortimer
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 106% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burghfield & Mortimer
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burghfield & Mortimer
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burghfield & Mortimer
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burghfield & Mortimer
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burghfield & Mortimer
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burghfield & Mortimer
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burghfield & Mortimer, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burghfield & Mortimer.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burghfield & Mortimer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield | 356 | 46.6 | -44% |
| Theale | 255 | 82.3 | -1% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 407 | 52.2 | -37% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 502 | 64.0 | -23% |
| Aldermaston | 250 | 58.3 | -30% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 387 | 34.6 | -58% |
| Pangbourne | 208 | 61.4 | -26% |
| Basildon | 62 | 20.6 | -75% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Burghfield & Mortimer over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Badgers Croft | 69 |
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near College Piece | 38 |
| On or near Kirtons Farm Road | 34 |
| On or near Dauntless Road | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near The Bevers | 22 |
| On or near Sun Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burghfield & Mortimer over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 22.8% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Burghfield & Mortimer has an estimated population of 9,892. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burghfield & Mortimer sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burghfield & Mortimer |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Burghfield & Mortimer a safe place to live?
Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Burghfield & Mortimer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Burghfield & Mortimer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burghfield & Mortimer was up 19% on the year before: 823 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 694 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burghfield & Mortimer?
Burghfield & Mortimer is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Burghfield & Mortimer. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.