Crime Rate in Bracknell Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bracknell Forest

The total recorded crimes in Bracknell Forest, UK in March 2025 are around 748 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bracknell Forest crime rate of 6.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (282) incidents (23.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (67.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (72) incidents (14.29% increase)
Bracknell Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horndean Road with total crimes: 15
  • Falcon Way with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area 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, Winkfield and Cranbourne (8 crimes), is 106 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bracknell Forest.

Similarly, the area of Central Bracknell & Wildridings (148 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Winkfield & Cranbourne (10 crimes), with a difference of 138 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bracknell Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wildridings and Central114
Great Hollands North86
Priestwood and Garth69
Hanworth60
Harmans Water59

Safest Wards:

College Town21
Ascot18
Owlsmoor17
Little Sandhurst and Wellington16
Winkfield and Cranbourne8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bracknell & Wildridings148
Great Hollands107
Birch Hill & Hanworth East63
Bullbrook61
Priestwood58

Safest Areas:

Crowthorne South31
Sandhurst29
College Town24
Chavey Down & North Ascot West20
Winkfield & Cranbourne10

Bracknell Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (282 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (127 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 228 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

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 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 569 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202539
January 202547
December 202458
November 202446
October 202441
September 202456
August 202460
July 202456
June 2024114

A total of 606 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202546
January 202545
December 202445
November 202444
October 202450
September 202452
August 202460
July 202462
June 2024150

A total of 600 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202537
January 202558
December 202448
November 202453
October 202463
September 202442
August 202464
July 202456
June 2024124

A total of 1014 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 101.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 202576
January 202581
December 202455
November 202494
October 202494
September 202495
August 202496
July 2024116
June 2024180

A total of 184 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
January 202523
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202416
August 202422
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 2987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 298.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 572 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025282
February 2025228
January 2025293
December 2024257
November 2024257
October 2024266
September 2024256
August 2024294
July 2024282
June 2024572

A total of 113 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416
September 202430
August 202413
July 202411
June 202418

A total of 279 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202522
January 202534
December 202420
November 202427
October 202431
September 202416
August 202438
July 202424
June 202450

A total of 162 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202417
November 202425
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412
July 202414
June 202420

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 843 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202572
February 202563
January 202565
December 202453
November 202472
October 202468
September 202495
August 2024129
July 202478
June 2024148

A total of 458 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202549
January 202546
December 202450
November 202439
October 202443
September 202423
August 202452
July 202442
June 202480

High Crime Locations Bracknell Forest in March 2025

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

1. Horndean Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Falcon Way (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Other crime2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hamlet Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11

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