Total Crime Rate
25.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bulpit Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hungerford & Kintbury , and the 140th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bulpit Lane (RG17 0AX) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 55.4% lower than the Hungerford & Kintbury average (56.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bulpit Lane (RG17 0AX), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hungerford & Kintbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Priory Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coldharbour Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chestnut Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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