Crime Rate in Bradfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradfield

The total recorded crimes in Bradfield, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradfield crime rate of 64.94 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bradfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Three Firs Way with total crimes: 3
  • Charlie Brown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakley Drive with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bradfield has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 64.94 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)
Thatcham Central183 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury101 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central116 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer93 51,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham109 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill63 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst & Purley75 6739 7603 10
Tilehurst South & Holybrook65 7728 8729 7
Newbury Speen55 9699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse52 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common39 11561 11570 11
Thatcham North East34 13455 12391 12
Thatcham West35 12383 16351 14
Lambourn28 15343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash25 19395 13343 16
Theale23 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston28 16237 21290 18
Downlands26 17363 17243 20
Ridgeway26 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Bradfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 202412
September 202419
August 20248
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 20248

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bradfield in March 2025

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

1. Three Firs Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Charlie Brown Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Oakley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hart'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bramble Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Towney Bridge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Briarlea Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. School Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hollybush Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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