Crime in Hungerford: statistics, rates and trends
405 crimes were recorded in Hungerford in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hungerford
- Questions about crime in Hungerford
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (158), anti-social behaviour (48) and criminal damage and arson (40) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 850th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hungerford | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 405 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.8 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,153 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hungerford peaked in the year to August 2022 (457 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (367). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 405 | 65.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 416 | 67.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 386 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 425 | 69.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 457 | 74.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 412 | 67.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 378 | 61.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 426 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 367 | 59.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (49% below) and shoplifting (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 25.7 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 7.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 29 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hungerford; the highest is Newbury (92.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Tidworth (52.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hungerford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3,803 | 92.1 | +40% |
| Marlborough | 518 | 56.9 | -14% |
| Thatcham | 1,696 | 66.4 | +1% |
| Wantage | 884 | 64.4 | -2% |
| Tidworth | 569 | 52.0 | -21% |
| Andover | 3,796 | 78.2 | +19% |
| Wroughton | 510 | 53.2 | -19% |
| Grove (Vale of White Horse) | 597 | 55.4 | -16% |
Hungerford & Kintbury is the one area listed within Hungerford, with 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford & Kintbury | Neighbourhood | 11,172 | 588 | 52.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Hungerford over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 24 |
| On or near Fairfields Close | 22 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Kennedy Meadow | 14 |
| On or near Moore'S Place | 12 |
| On or near Port Down | 12 |
| On or near Radley Bottom | 12 |
| On or near Atherton Road | 10 |
Of the 357 crimes in Hungerford with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 110 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Hungerford has an estimated population of 6,153 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hungerford average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hungerford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hungerford a safe place to live?
Hungerford recorded 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 850th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hungerford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Hungerford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hungerford was down 3% on the year before: 405 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 416 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hungerford?
About 6,153 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hungerford?
Hungerford 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.