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Burglary Rates in Burghfield & Mortimer

West Berkshire, South East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Burghfield & Mortimer recorded 31 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 25% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

31

2.55 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

932

76.7 per 1,000 residents

25% below the UK average3% above the South East regional average

How does Burghfield & Mortimer rank?

Within West Berkshire

12 of 24 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

47th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

3
2
1
3
5
2
5
5
4
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
275
30%
Other Crime
259
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
162
17%
Shoplifting
123
13%
Vehicle Crime
54
6%
Burglary
31
3%
Drug Offences
23
2%
Robbery
4
0%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in Burghfield & Mortimer

Source: Census 2021 · 4,876 households

Detached 45%Semi-detached 31%Terraced 12%Flats 11%

The most common property type in Burghfield & Mortimer is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Burghfield & Mortimer homeowners

Most homes in Burghfield & Mortimer are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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