Crime Rate in Crown Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crown Wood

The total recorded crimes in Crown Wood, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crown Wood crime rate of 1.62 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 Crown Wood, encompassing approximately 25,354 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Crown Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horndean Road with total crimes: 6
  • Northington Close with total crimes: 3
  • Leicester with total crimes: 3

How safe is Crown Wood?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Crown Wood reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 575 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crown Wood witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Crown Wood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 674 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crown Wood witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bracknell Forest, Crown Wood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Crown Wood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crown Wood has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 8th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Crown Wood crimes were 575. The crime rate of Crown Wood in 2024 was 22.68 (year) or 1.89 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crown Wood were around 674 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.58 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crown Wood)CrimesRank (Crown Wood)CrimesRank (Crown Wood)
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
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
College Town31 11297 15300 12
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

Crown Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202515
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 202414
October 202412
September 20245
August 202419
July 202415
June 202430
May 202415

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 202517
February 202512
January 202515
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 202413
July 20241
June 20246
May 202463

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 9 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
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crown Wood in May 2025

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

1. Horndean Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Northington Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leicester (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Batcombe Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Leaves Green (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Worlds End Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Fencote (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Westcombe Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oakdale (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.