Crime Rate in Wildridings and Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wildridings and Central

The total recorded crimes in Wildridings and Central, Bracknell Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wildridings and Central crime rate of 6.02 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 Wildridings and Central, encompassing approximately 18,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Wildridings and Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • A329 with total crimes: 13
  • Mount Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Bracknell with total crimes: 8

How safe is Wildridings and Central?

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

  • Relative to Bracknell Forest:

    • In 2024, Wildridings and Central reported a higher crime volume than the Bracknell Forest average, with 1,716 crimes compared to 543. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wildridings and Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

    • In 2023, Wildridings and Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bracknell Forest average, with 1,053 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wildridings and Central witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other areas in the Bracknell Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wildridings and Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wildridings and Central has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 1th out of 17 in the Bracknell Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Wildridings and Central crimes were 1,716. The crime rate of Wildridings and Central in 2024 was 94.72 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wildridings and Central were around 1,053 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.12 (year) or 4.84 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bracknell Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wildridings and Central)CrimesRank (Wildridings and Central)CrimesRank (Wildridings and Central)
Priestwood and Garth68 31,155 21,080 1
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

Wildridings and Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 202513
December 20249
November 20247
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 202416
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202529
March 202527
February 202540
January 202533
December 202430
November 202437
October 202427
September 202426
August 202424
July 202436
June 202468
May 202438

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 20247
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 20259
February 202514
January 202510
December 20248
November 202415
October 202412
September 202417
August 20249
July 202423
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20257
February 20251
January 20259
December 202410
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20244
September 20242
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202526
March 202526
February 202524
January 202525
December 202429
November 202438
October 202430
September 202421
August 202425
July 202414
June 202464
May 202439

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 202421
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wildridings and Central in May 2025

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

1. A329 (Map)
Total13
Public order5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mount Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
3. Bracknell (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Deepdale (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Bond Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hazell Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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