Crime Rate in Bracknell Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bracknell Forest

The total recorded crimes in Bracknell Forest, Bracknell Forest in January 2025 are around 726 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bracknell Forest crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bracknell Forest, encompassing approximately 124,605 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (293) incidents (14.01% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (81) incidents (47.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (65) incidents (22.64% increase)
Bracknell Forest Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Arlott Green with total crimes: 17
  • Frensham with total crimes: 15
  • Parker'S Lane with total crimes: 12

Bracknell Forest Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Bracknell Forest Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Wildridings and Central (114 crimes), and the safest, Great Hollands South (13 crimes), is 101 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bracknell Forest.

Similarly, the area of Central Bracknell & Wildridings (143 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chavey Down & North Ascot West (16 crimes), with a difference of 127 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bracknell Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wildridings and Central114
Priestwood and Garth67
Great Hollands North59
Hanworth57
Crowthorne55

Safest Wards:

Little Sandhurst and Wellington19
College Town18
Ascot15
Central Sandhurst13
Great Hollands South13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bracknell & Wildridings143
Bullbrook84
Great Hollands70
Priestwood59
Birch Hill & Hanworth East59

Safest Areas:

Crown Wood22
Sandhurst21
Winkfield & Cranbourne21
College Town19
Chavey Down & North Ascot West16

Bracknell Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (293 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 257 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (257 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (266 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (94 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (256 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (95 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (294 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (129 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 282 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (572 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (180 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 508 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202545
December 202445
November 202444
October 202450
September 202452
August 202460
July 202462
June 2024150

A total of 103 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416
September 202430
August 202413
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 131 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202417
November 202425
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202420

A total of 68 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 240 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202534
December 202420
November 202427
October 202431
September 202416
August 202438
July 202424
June 202450

A total of 2477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 309.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 572 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025293
December 2024257
November 2024257
October 2024266
September 2024256
August 2024294
July 2024282
June 2024572

A total of 478 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202547
December 202458
November 202446
October 202441
September 202456
August 202460
July 202456
June 2024114

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202416
August 202422
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 375 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 46.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202450
November 202439
October 202443
September 202423
August 202452
July 202442
June 202480

A total of 811 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 101.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202581
December 202455
November 202494
October 202494
September 202495
August 202496
July 2024116
June 2024180

A total of 708 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 88.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202565
December 202453
November 202472
October 202468
September 202495
August 2024129
July 202478
June 2024148

A total of 508 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202448
November 202453
October 202463
September 202442
August 202464
July 202456
June 2024124

High Crime Locations Bracknell Forest in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bracknell Forest postcode area is presented below.

1. Arlott Green (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
2. Frensham (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
3. Parker'S Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Other theft1
5. Kelvin Gate (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9

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