Crime Rate in Owlsmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Owlsmoor

The total recorded crimes in Owlsmoor, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Owlsmoor crime rate of 1.47 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 Owlsmoor, encompassing approximately 12,244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Owlsmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Steerforth Copse with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Tree Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Owlsmoor?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Owlsmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 321 crimes compared to 543.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Owlsmoor recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Owlsmoor had fewer crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 229 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Owlsmoor recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bracknell Forest, Owlsmoor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Owlsmoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Owlsmoor has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 16th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Owlsmoor crimes were 321. The crime rate of Owlsmoor in 2024 was 26.22 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Owlsmoor were around 229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.70 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Owlsmoor)CrimesRank (Owlsmoor)CrimesRank (Owlsmoor)
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
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
Little Sandhurst and Wellington28 12302 14246 14
Warfield Harvest Ride20 15290 16237 15
Ascot10 18185 17202 17
Winkfield and Cranbourne17 17171 18124 18

Owlsmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 202510
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 202513
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Owlsmoor in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Steerforth Copse (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Copperfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. May Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Horsham Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wadham (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Peterhouse Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Keble Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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