Crime Rate in Bray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bray

The total recorded crimes in Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bray crime rate of 4.86 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 Bray, encompassing approximately 6,173 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Whiteacres Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bray?

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

  • Relative to Windsor and Maidenhead:

    • In 2024, Bray demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Windsor and Maidenhead average, with 378 crimes compared to 621.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bray recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bray had fewer crimes than the Windsor and Maidenhead average, with 390 crimes compared to 579. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bray witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Windsor and Maidenhead, Bray has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bray Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bray has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 4.86 ranking 11th out of 18 in the Windsor and Maidenhead, UK

In 2024, the total Bray crimes were 378. The crime rate of Bray in 2024 was 61.23 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bray were around 390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.18 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Windsor and Maidenhead)CrimesRank (Windsor and Maidenhead)CrimesRank (Windsor and Maidenhead)
Eton & Castle146 11,874 21,960 1
St Mary's132 21,975 11,829 2
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury48 6822 3745 3
Clewer & Dedworth East63 3656 6659 4
Ascot & Sunninghill38 10763 4650 5
Oldfield52 4693 5636 6
Furze Platt49 5615 7421 8
Belmont40 8579 8453 7
Clewer East43 7423 9357 14
Old Windsor38 9374 12314 15
Cox Green26 12355 13375 10
Clewer & Dedworth West21 18398 10369 11
Hurley & Walthams25 16318 16361 12
Bisham & Cookham25 15348 14357 13
Sunningdale & Cheapside25 13295 18239 19
Boyn Hill25 14304 17287 18
Riverside16 19336 15307 16
Pinkneys Green23 17286 19300 17

Bray Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 202415
September 202418
August 20249
July 202417
June 202422
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 3 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
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bray in March 2025

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

1. Long Lane (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whiteacres Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Stewart Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. The Causeway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Braybank (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Down Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westbrook (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Fifield Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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