Crime Rate in Bradfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bradfield

The total recorded crimes in Bradfield, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bradfield crime rate of 61.00 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Bradfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alison Close with total crimes: 4
  • Three Firs Way with total crimes: 3
  • Charlie Brown Road 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 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 May 2025 the Bradfield has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 61.00 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bradfield)CrimesRank (Bradfield)CrimesRank (Bradfield)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash20 18395 13343 16
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Bradfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 20242
November 20247
October 202412
September 202419
August 20248
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20255
December 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Alison Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Three Firs Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Charlie Brown Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hollybush Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Pine Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Acorn Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bramble Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Towney Bridge (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Normoor Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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