Crime in Burghfield Common: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Burghfield Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Burghfield Common
- Questions about crime in Burghfield Common
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (148), anti-social behaviour (93) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 712th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Burghfield Common | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 502 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.9 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,793 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Burghfield Common of any year here (502 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 66%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 502 | 73.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 431 | 63.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 443 | 65.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 296 | 43.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 345 | 50.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 52.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 323 | 47.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 352 | 51.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 302 | 44.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burghfield Common recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (81% above the national rate) and shoplifting (31% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and public order (38% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 26 to 75 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 83, while public order fell from 33 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 21.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 13.7 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 12.2 | 6.7 | +80% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +188% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Burghfield Common; the highest is Reading (102.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Spencers Wood and Three Mile Cross (40.1).
Of the 2 areas within Burghfield Common, Burghfield & Mortimer had the highest crime rate (84.7 per 1,000) and Bradfield the lowest (44.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burghfield & Mortimer | Neighbourhood | 9,892 | 838 | 84.7 |
| Bradfield | Neighbourhood | 7,647 | 338 | 44.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Burghfield Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Dauntless Road | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Sun Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Fir'S End | 16 |
| On or near Abbey Park | 14 |
| On or near Coopers Place | 13 |
| On or near Padworth Road | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Tanners Close | 12 |
Of the 409 crimes in Burghfield Common with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 122 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Burghfield Common has an estimated population of 6,793 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burghfield Common average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Burghfield Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burghfield Common a safe place to live?
Burghfield Common recorded 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 712th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Burghfield Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 148 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Burghfield Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burghfield Common was up 16% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 431 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burghfield Common?
About 6,793 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burghfield Common?
Burghfield Common 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.