Crime Rate in Bradfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradfield

The total recorded crimes in Bradfield, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradfield crime rate of 47.23 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 Bradfield, encompassing approximately 508 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bradfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Sopers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Goring Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bradfield?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Bradfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 392 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bradfield recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Bradfield had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 338 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bradfield recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Bradfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bradfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bradfield has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 47.23 ranking 16th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bradfield crimes were 392. The crime rate of Bradfield in 2024 was 771.35 (year) or 64.28 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bradfield were around 338 crimes with yearly crime rate of 665.09 (year) or 55.42 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradfield)CrimesRank (Bradfield)CrimesRank (Bradfield)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Newbury Wash Common40 12561 11570 11
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Bradfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
May 20259
April 20258
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 202412
September 202419
August 20248

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
January 20255
December 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bradfield in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sopers Lane (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
3. Goring Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Normoor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Padworth Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Padworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pine Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Groves Lea (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Windmill Corner (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Leigh Field (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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