Crime Rate in Old Bracknell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Bracknell

The total recorded crimes in Old Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Bracknell crime rate of 4.30 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 Old Bracknell, encompassing approximately 11,405 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Old Bracknell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingwood with total crimes: 8
  • Chadwick Mews with total crimes: 6
  • A322 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Old Bracknell?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Old Bracknell reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 580 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Bracknell witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Old Bracknell experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 584 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Bracknell witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Bracknell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Bracknell has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.30 ranking 4th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Old Bracknell crimes were 580. The crime rate of Old Bracknell in 2024 was 50.85 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Bracknell were around 584 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.20 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Bracknell)CrimesRank (Old Bracknell)CrimesRank (Old Bracknell)
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
Crowthorne42 6657 3447 9
Crown Wood41 8575 9674 4
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

Old Bracknell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 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 (16 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 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 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202519
March 202519
February 202523
January 202510
December 202415
November 202416
October 202414
September 202414
August 202416
July 202418
June 202448
May 202423

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 202412
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Old Bracknell in May 2025

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

1. Lingwood (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Chadwick Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. A322 (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Finmere (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Redvers Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Pond Moor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Somerville Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hollerith Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Fitzroy Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Peregrine Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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