Crime Rate in Bray: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bray

The total recorded crimes in Bray, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bray crime rate of 4.21 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bray Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gas Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Fifield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Aysgarth Park 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 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 May 2025 the Bray has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bray)CrimesRank (Bray)CrimesRank (Bray)
Eton & Castle166 11,874 21,960 1
St Mary's125 21,975 11,829 2
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury80 3822 3745 3
Clewer & Dedworth East66 4656 6659 4
Ascot & Sunninghill42 6763 4650 5
Oldfield63 5693 5636 6
Belmont38 8579 8453 7
Furze Platt40 7615 7421 8
Clewer East33 10423 9357 14
Cox Green34 9355 13375 10
Clewer & Dedworth West27 13398 10369 11
Old Windsor32 11374 12314 15
Hurley & Walthams25 15318 16361 12
Riverside28 12336 15307 16
Bisham & Cookham18 18348 14357 13
Pinkneys Green18 16286 19300 17
Boyn Hill18 17304 17287 18
Sunningdale & Cheapside17 19295 18239 19

Bray Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 202513
February 20257
January 202513
December 20244
November 20242
October 202415
September 202418
August 20249
July 202417
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 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
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Gas Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Fifield Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Aysgarth Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Heathcote (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Priors Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Drift Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Drift Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rolls Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Thrift Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Monkey Island Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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