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Crime in Hermitage

Hermitage had 18 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 29.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 20 West Berkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 61% below the middle West Berkshire area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

RG18, West Berkshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hermitage

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29.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 20West Berkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common4 in 3 months

Month by month

9 Mar 4 Apr 8 May 6 Jun 8 Jul 4 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Hermitage. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour422%
violence422%
public order317%
criminal damage211%
theft211%
theft from the person16%
burglary16%
shoplifting16%

Hermitage against West Berkshire

TypeHermitage per 1,000Middle West Berkshire areaChange
Violence6.622.5–
Burglary1.72.2–
Vehicle crime01.4–
Anti-social behaviour6.613.2–
Theft and robbery55–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Upper Bucklebury54.1▲ 40%
Chieveley52.8▲ 11%
Hampstead Norreys30–
Hermitage29.8▼ 14%
See every West Berkshire area ranked on the crime in West Berkshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hermitage a safe area?

Hermitage had about 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 20 West Berkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hermitage?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (4), followed by violence (4) and public order (3).