Crime Rate in Crowthorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crowthorne

The total recorded crimes in Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crowthorne crime rate of 6.99 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 Crowthorne, encompassing approximately 6,008 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crowthorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlott Green with total crimes: 12
  • Goodwood Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Crowthorne?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Crowthorne reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 657 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crowthorne witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Crowthorne had fewer crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 447 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crowthorne witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crowthorne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crowthorne has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 6.99 ranking 6th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Crowthorne crimes were 657. The crime rate of Crowthorne in 2024 was 109.35 (year) or 9.11 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crowthorne were around 447 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.40 (year) or 6.20 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crowthorne)CrimesRank (Crowthorne)CrimesRank (Crowthorne)
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
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
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

Crowthorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202518
February 202520
January 202525
December 202420
November 202417
October 202429
September 202418
August 202423
July 202434
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 202439
August 202431
July 202421
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crowthorne in May 2025

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

1. Arlott Green (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
2. Goodwood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Barracane Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Francis Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. South Meadow (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Compton Mead (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Cricket Field Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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