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Crime in Hungerford

Hungerford had 99 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 20 West Berkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 11% below the middle West Berkshire area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

RG17, West Berkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hungerford

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67.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 20West Berkshire rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

32 Mar 37 Apr 52 May 30 Jun 41 Jul 28 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hungerford. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2626%
shoplifting1818%
other crime99%
burglary88%
theft77%
public order77%
criminal damage66%
anti-social behaviour66%

Hungerford against West Berkshire

TypeHungerford per 1,000Middle West Berkshire areaChange
Violence17.722.5▼ 43%
Burglary5.52.2–
Vehicle crime3.41.4–
Anti-social behaviour4.113.2▼ 73%
Theft and robbery5.55–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hungerford67.5▼ 18%
Ramsbury44.2▲ 21%
Great Bedwyn15.6–
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 Hungerford a safe area?

Hungerford had about 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 20 West Berkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hungerford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by shoplifting (18) and other crime (9).