Crime Rate in Harmans Water: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harmans Water

The total recorded crimes in Harmans Water, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harmans Water crime rate of 3.05 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 Harmans Water, encompassing approximately 22,928 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Harmans Water Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lydbury with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Wayland Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harmans Water?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Harmans Water reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 624 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harmans Water witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Harmans Water experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 534 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harmans Water witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harmans Water Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harmans Water has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.05 ranking 2th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Harmans Water crimes were 624. The crime rate of Harmans Water in 2024 was 27.22 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harmans Water were around 534 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.29 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harmans Water)CrimesRank (Harmans Water)CrimesRank (Harmans Water)
Priestwood and Garth68 31,155 21,080 1
Wildridings and Central109 11,716 11,053 2
Hanworth49 5616 5726 3
Crowthorne42 6657 3447 9
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

Harmans Water Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 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 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 202411
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202522
March 202520
February 202518
January 202522
December 202418
November 202421
October 202417
September 202428
August 202410
July 202414
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202518
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Harmans Water in May 2025

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

1. Lydbury (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wayland Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Oareborough (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Vulcan Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Beverley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Uffington Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
8. Toll Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Whitton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Pankhurst Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2

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