Crime Rate in Priestwood and Garth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priestwood and Garth

The total recorded crimes in Priestwood and Garth, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priestwood and Garth crime rate of 3.45 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 Priestwood and Garth, encompassing approximately 19,706 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Priestwood and Garth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfax with total crimes: 5
  • Merryhill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fowlers Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Priestwood and Garth?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Priestwood and Garth reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 1,155 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priestwood and Garth witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Priestwood and Garth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 1,080 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priestwood and Garth witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priestwood and Garth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Priestwood and Garth has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 3th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Priestwood and Garth crimes were 1,155. The crime rate of Priestwood and Garth in 2024 was 58.61 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priestwood and Garth were around 1,080 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.80 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priestwood and Garth)CrimesRank (Priestwood and Garth)CrimesRank (Priestwood and Garth)
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
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

Priestwood and Garth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (44 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 202416
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 202411
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202534
March 202533
February 202514
January 202535
December 202428
November 202429
October 202427
September 202425
August 202426
July 202423
June 202470
May 202425

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 202415
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 178 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 202420
August 202444
July 202421
June 202444
May 202428

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Priestwood and Garth in May 2025

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

1. Fairfax (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Merryhill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Fowlers Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Englemere Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Windmill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. Bull Lane (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft3
7. Willow Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albert Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Longmoors (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Windlesham Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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