Crime Rate in Priestwood and Garth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priestwood and Garth

The total recorded crimes in Priestwood and Garth, Bracknell Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priestwood and Garth crime rate of 3.35 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 Priestwood and Garth, encompassing approximately 19,706 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Priestwood and Garth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Skimpedhill Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Dukeshill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Priestwood and Garth?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Priestwood and Garth reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 1,155 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priestwood and Garth witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Priestwood and Garth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 1,080 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priestwood and Garth witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priestwood and Garth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Priestwood and Garth has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Priestwood and Garth crimes were 1,155. The crime rate of Priestwood and Garth in 2024 was 58.61 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priestwood and Garth were around 1,080 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.80 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priestwood and Garth)CrimesRank (Priestwood and Garth)CrimesRank (Priestwood and Garth)
Wildridings and Central114 11,716 11,053 2
Old Bracknell87 2580 8584 5
Hanworth60 5616 5726 3
Crowthorne56 7657 3447 9
Harmans Water76 3624 4534 7
Crown Wood30 11575 9674 4
Binfield with Warfield59 6580 6549 6
Great Hollands North50 8580 7439 10
Bullbrook46 9473 10485 8
College Town36 10297 15300 12
Great Hollands South29 13309 13327 11
Central Sandhurst22 16336 11280 13
Owlsmoor28 14321 12229 16
Warfield Harvest Ride30 12290 16237 15
Little Sandhurst and Wellington14 17302 14246 14
Ascot26 15185 17202 17
Winkfield and Cranbourne3 18171 18124 18

Priestwood and Garth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 20258
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 202415

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202540
May 202530
April 202534
March 202533
February 202514
January 202535
December 202428
November 202429
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 202411

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 202420
August 202444

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Priestwood and Garth in July 2025

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

1. Skimpedhill Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Dukeshill Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Anders Corner (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Warren Down (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fairfax (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Willow Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Clintons Green (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
9. Longmoors (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Windmill Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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