Crime Rate in College Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College Town

The total recorded crimes in College Town, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College Town crime rate of 2.48 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 College Town, encompassing approximately 12,493 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
College Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Rosedene Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is College Town?

To understand the safety of College Town, we need to analyze College Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, College Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 297 crimes compared to 543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, College Town recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, College Town had fewer crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 300 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, College Town recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bracknell Forest, College Town has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

College Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the College Town has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 11th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total College Town crimes were 297. The crime rate of College Town in 2024 was 23.77 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in College Town were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.01 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (College Town)CrimesRank (College Town)CrimesRank (College Town)
Priestwood and Garth68 31,155 21,080 1
Wildridings and Central109 11,716 11,053 2
Harmans Water70 2624 4534 7
Hanworth49 5616 5726 3
Crowthorne42 6657 3447 9
Crown Wood41 8575 9674 4
Old Bracknell49 4580 8584 5
Binfield with Warfield35 9580 6549 6
Great Hollands North42 7580 7439 10
Bullbrook27 13473 10485 8
Central Sandhurst34 10336 11280 13
Great Hollands South22 14309 13327 11
Owlsmoor18 16321 12229 16
Little Sandhurst and Wellington28 12302 14246 14
Warfield Harvest Ride20 15290 16237 15
Ascot10 18185 17202 17
Winkfield and Cranbourne17 17171 18124 18

College Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations College Town in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Rosedene Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Greenfinch Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Charlton Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Stubbs Folly (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Burne-Jones Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Reynolds Green (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Turner Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Constable Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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