Crime Rate in Bray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bray

The total recorded crimes in Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bray crime rate of 6.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Witchford Gate with total crimes: 5
  • Drift Road with total crimes: 4
  • Down Place with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

    • 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 areas in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bray has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 6.48 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bray)CrimesRank (Bray)CrimesRank (Bray)
Eton & Castle190 11,874 21,960 1
St Mary's144 21,975 11,829 2
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury85 3822 3745 3
Clewer & Dedworth East69 4656 6659 4
Ascot & Sunninghill52 5763 4650 5
Oldfield47 7693 5636 6
Furze Platt49 6615 7421 8
Belmont35 12579 8453 7
Clewer & Dedworth West46 8398 10369 11
Clewer East39 11423 9357 14
Old Windsor40 9374 12314 15
Cox Green25 19355 13375 10
Hurley & Walthams27 18318 16361 12
Bisham & Cookham27 17348 14357 13
Pinkneys Green35 13286 19300 17
Sunningdale & Cheapside32 14295 18239 19
Riverside32 15336 15307 16
Boyn Hill30 16304 17287 18

Bray 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 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 202415
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20256
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
August 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Witchford Gate (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Drift Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Down Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Oakley Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Windsor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. A308(M) (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Gas Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Binghams (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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