Crime in Bracknell Forest: statistics, rates and trends

8,552 crimes were recorded in Bracknell Forest in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,320 reports (39% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Bracknell Forest has the 243rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bracknell Forest was highest in the year to July 2023 (9,096 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (6,455). Over the whole period it rose 32%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bracknell Forest over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in drugs (+24%) and possession of weapons (+22%).

The largest falls were in theft from the person (-41%) and burglary (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bracknell Forest

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bracknell Forest recorded 3,320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bracknell Forest

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bracknell Forest recorded 1,140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bracknell Forest

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bracknell Forest recorded 722 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bracknell Forest

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bracknell Forest recorded 698 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bracknell Forest

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bracknell Forest recorded 654 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bracknell Forest

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bracknell Forest recorded 599 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bracknell Forest

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bracknell Forest recorded 491 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bracknell Forest

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bracknell Forest recorded 263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bracknell Forest

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bracknell Forest recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bracknell Forest

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bracknell Forest recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bracknell Forest

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bracknell Forest recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bracknell Forest

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bracknell Forest recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bracknell Forest

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bracknell Forest recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bracknell Forest

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bracknell Forest recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Bracknell Forest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bracknell Forest.

22 areas within Bracknell Forest, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town Centre & The Parks had the highest rate (244.4 per 1,000) and Winkfield Row the lowest (17.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bracknell Forest over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bracknell Forest over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bracknell Forest has an estimated population of 130,806. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bracknell Forest sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bracknell Forest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.