Crime Rate in Bracknell Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bracknell Forest

The total recorded crimes in Bracknell Forest, UK in July 2025 are around 832 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bracknell Forest crime rate of 6.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (339) incidents (14.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (165) incidents (9.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (48.78% increase)
Bracknell Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingwood with total crimes: 29
  • Mount Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Westbourne Road with total crimes: 11

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 (3 crimes), is 111 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bracknell Forest.

Similarly, the area of Central Bracknell & Wildridings (168 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Winkfield & Cranbourne (7 crimes), with a difference of 161 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bracknell Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wildridings and Central114
Old Bracknell87
Harmans Water76
Priestwood and Garth66
Hanworth60

Safest Wards:

Owlsmoor28
Ascot26
Central Sandhurst22
Little Sandhurst and Wellington14
Winkfield and Cranbourne3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bracknell & Wildridings168
Birch Hill & Hanworth East94
Bullbrook89
Great Hollands76
Binfield & Popeswood59

Safest Areas:

Hanworth West30
Chavey Down & North Ascot West29
Sandhurst25
Crown Wood24
Winkfield & Cranbourne7

Bracknell Forest 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 339 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 165 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (151 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (266 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (160 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (249 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (143 incidents) also being high.

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 Anti-social behaviour (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 297 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202531
May 202515
April 202527
March 202517
February 202522
January 202534
December 202420
November 202427
October 202431
September 202416
August 202438

A total of 819 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202541
May 202536
April 202564
March 202572
February 202563
January 202565
December 202453
November 202472
October 202468
September 202495
August 2024129

A total of 124 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416
September 202430
August 202413

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 588 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202547
May 202545
April 202544
March 202552
February 202539
January 202547
December 202458
November 202446
October 202441
September 202456
August 202460

A total of 631 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202575
May 202560
April 202554
March 202552
February 202546
January 202545
December 202445
November 202444
October 202450
September 202452
August 202460

A total of 466 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202529
May 202536
April 202536
March 202534
February 202549
January 202546
December 202450
November 202439
October 202443
September 202423
August 202452

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 613 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202539
May 202553
April 202551
March 202555
February 202537
January 202558
December 202448
November 202453
October 202463
September 202442
August 202464

A total of 213 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517
January 202523
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 1337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025165
June 2025151
May 2025160
April 2025143
March 2025127
February 202576
January 202581
December 202455
November 202494
October 202494
September 202495
August 202496

A total of 182 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 20257
April 202524
March 202515
February 202516
January 202516
December 202417
November 202425
October 202414
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 3283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 273.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025339
June 2025296
May 2025266
April 2025249
March 2025282
February 2025228
January 2025293
December 2024257
November 2024257
October 2024266
September 2024256
August 2024294

High Crime Locations Bracknell Forest in July 2025

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

1. Lingwood (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting28
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Mount Lane (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences11
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Public order1
5. Arlott Green (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1

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