Crime Rate in Bracknell Forest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bracknell Forest

The total recorded crimes in Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 712 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bracknell Forest crime rate of 5.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (266) incidents (6.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (160) incidents (11.89% increase)
  • Public order: (60) incidents (11.11% increase)
Bracknell Forest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlott Green with total crimes: 12
  • Sandhurst Road with total crimes: 12
  • A329 with total crimes: 10

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 (109 crimes), and the safest, Ascot (10 crimes), is 99 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bracknell Forest.

Similarly, the area of Central Bracknell & Wildridings (151 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Chavey Down & North Ascot West (11 crimes), with a difference of 140 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bracknell Forest.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Wildridings and Central109
Harmans Water70
Priestwood and Garth68
Old Bracknell49
Hanworth49

Safest Wards:

Great Hollands South22
Warfield Harvest Ride20
Owlsmoor18
Winkfield and Cranbourne17
Ascot10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bracknell & Wildridings151
Bullbrook74
Birch Hill & Hanworth East66
Great Hollands58
Priestwood57

Safest Areas:

Wick Hill31
Owlsmoor & Broadmoor30
Winkfield & Cranbourne21
Hanworth West21
Chavey Down & North Ascot West11

Bracknell Forest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Shoplifting (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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 282 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 116 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 795 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 72.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202564
March 202572
February 202563
January 202565
December 202453
November 202472
October 202468
September 202495
August 2024129
July 202478

A total of 450 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202536
March 202534
February 202549
January 202546
December 202450
November 202439
October 202443
September 202423
August 202452
July 202442

A total of 115 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416
September 202430
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 271 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202527
March 202517
February 202522
January 202534
December 202420
November 202427
October 202431
September 202416
August 202438
July 202424

A total of 544 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20247
July 20248

A total of 1137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025160
April 2025143
March 2025127
February 202576
January 202581
December 202455
November 202494
October 202494
September 202495
August 202496
July 2024116

A total of 570 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202554
March 202552
February 202546
January 202545
December 202445
November 202444
October 202450
September 202452
August 202460
July 202462

A total of 173 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 2930 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 266.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025266
April 2025249
March 2025282
February 2025228
January 2025293
December 2024257
November 2024257
October 2024266
September 2024256
August 2024294
July 2024282

A total of 193 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202517
January 202523
December 202417
November 202425
October 202416
September 202416
August 202422
July 202410

A total of 580 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202551
March 202555
February 202537
January 202558
December 202448
November 202453
October 202463
September 202442
August 202464
July 202456

High Crime Locations Bracknell Forest in May 2025

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

1. Arlott Green (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft2
2. Sandhurst Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
3. A329 (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
5. Mount Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Bracknell (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1

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