Crime in Hungerford: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in Hungerford in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hungerford at a glance
- Crime trends in Hungerford
- Types of crime in Hungerford
- Hungerford compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Hungerford
- Streets with the most crime in Hungerford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hungerford
- Population and deprivation in Hungerford
- Questions about crime in Hungerford
- About this data
401 crimes were recorded in Hungerford in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 162 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hungerford has the 866th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hungerford | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 401 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,153 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hungerford was highest in the year to July 2022 (456 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (368). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 401 | 65.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 428 | 69.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 382 | 62.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 424 | 68.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 456 | 74.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 433 | 70.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 368 | 59.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 419 | 68.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 377 | 61.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hungerford 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+43%) and criminal damage and arson (+13%). The largest falls were in public order (-21%) and burglary (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 162 | 26.3 | 0.77 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.0 | 1.03 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +43% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.4 | 0.69 | -7% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -21% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.7 | 1.06 | -15% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.6 | 0.33 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.79 | +0% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -77% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hungerford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hungerford recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hungerford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hungerford recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hungerford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hungerford recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hungerford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hungerford recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hungerford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hungerford recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hungerford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hungerford recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hungerford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hungerford recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hungerford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hungerford recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hungerford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hungerford recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hungerford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hungerford recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hungerford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hungerford recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hungerford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hungerford recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hungerford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hungerford recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hungerford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hungerford.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hungerford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3,836 | 92.9 | +42% |
| Marlborough | 501 | 55.0 | -16% |
| Thatcham | 1,695 | 66.4 | +2% |
| Wantage | 864 | 62.9 | -3% |
| Tidworth | 615 | 56.2 | -14% |
| Andover | 3,760 | 77.5 | +19% |
| Wroughton | 529 | 55.2 | -15% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 570 | 52.9 | -19% |
1 areas within Hungerford, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hungerford & Kintbury had the highest rate (51.7 per 1,000) and Hungerford & Kintbury the lowest (51.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford & Kintbury | Neighbourhood | 11,172 | 578 | 51.7 |
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 Hungerford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Fairfields Close | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Kennedy Meadow | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Atherton Road | 13 |
| On or near Moore'S Place | 12 |
| On or near Radley Bottom | 12 |
| On or near Port Down | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hungerford 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 | 104 | 25.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 101 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 14.7% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 12.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Hungerford has an estimated population of 6,153. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hungerford sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hungerford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Hungerford a safe place to live?
Hungerford recorded 65.2 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 Hungerford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (49).
Is crime in Hungerford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hungerford was down 6% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hungerford?
Hungerford 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 Hungerford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.