Crime in Burghfield Common: statistics, rates and trends
501 crimes were recorded in Burghfield Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burghfield Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Burghfield Common
- Types of crime in Burghfield Common
- Burghfield Common compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Burghfield Common
- Streets with the most crime in Burghfield Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burghfield Common
- Population and deprivation in Burghfield Common
- Questions about crime in Burghfield Common
- About this data
501 crimes were recorded in Burghfield Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 73.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Burghfield Common has the 714th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burghfield Common | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 501 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.8 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,793 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burghfield Common was highest in the year to July 2026 (501 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (297). Over the whole period it rose 62%, 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 | 501 | 73.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 428 | 63.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 426 | 62.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 297 | 43.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 338 | 49.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 388 | 57.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 304 | 44.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 51.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 310 | 45.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burghfield Common 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+167%) and criminal damage and arson (+86%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-67%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 14.1 | 0.92 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 12.1 | 1.78 | +86% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 9.4 | 1.14 | +167% |
| Public order | 32 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 0.51 | +10% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +100% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.8 | 0.50 | +71% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.61 | -33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burghfield Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burghfield Common recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burghfield Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burghfield Common recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burghfield Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burghfield Common recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burghfield Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burghfield Common recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burghfield Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burghfield Common recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burghfield Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burghfield Common recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burghfield Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burghfield Common recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burghfield Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burghfield Common recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burghfield Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burghfield Common recorded 8 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 47% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burghfield Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burghfield Common recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burghfield Common
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burghfield Common recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burghfield Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burghfield Common recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Burghfield Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burghfield Common.
2 areas within Burghfield Common, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Burghfield & Mortimer had the highest rate (83.2 per 1,000) and Bradfield the lowest (46.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burghfield & Mortimer | Neighbourhood | 9,892 | 823 | 83.2 |
| Bradfield | Neighbourhood | 7,647 | 356 | 46.6 |
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 Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 67 |
| On or near Dauntless Road | 27 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Sun Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Tanners Close | 16 |
| On or near Fir'S End | 14 |
| On or near Abbey Park | 13 |
| On or near Padworth Road | 13 |
| On or near Three Firs Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burghfield Common 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 | 159 | 31.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
Burghfield Common has an estimated population of 6,793. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burghfield Common sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burghfield Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Burghfield Common a safe place to live?
Burghfield Common recorded 73.8 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 Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Burghfield Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burghfield Common was up 17% on the year before: 501 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burghfield Common?
Burghfield Common 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 Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.