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Crime in Mortimer

Mortimer had 169 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 132.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 20 West Berkshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% above the middle West Berkshire area. Crime was up 43% on the three months before.

RG7, West Berkshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mortimer

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132.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 20West Berkshire rank1st is the highest rate
+43%on the 3 months beforemore crime
criminal damagemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

39 Mar 30 Apr 49 May 46 Jun 61 Jul 62 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
criminal damage4124%
violence3320%
anti-social behaviour3219%
shoplifting2012%
burglary1911%
public order85%
theft53%
vehicle crime42%

Mortimer against West Berkshire

TypeMortimer per 1,000Middle West Berkshire areaChange
Violence25.822.5▲ 14%
Burglary14.92.2–
Vehicle crime3.11.4▼ 69%
Anti-social behaviour25.113.2▲ 23%
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
Mortimer132.3▲ 43%
Burghfield Common75.7▲ 11%
Pamber Heath47.5▲ 57%
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 Mortimer a safe area?

Mortimer had about 132.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 20 West Berkshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was criminal damage.

What is the most common crime in Mortimer?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was criminal damage (41), followed by violence (33) and anti-social behaviour (32).