Crime in Bradfield: statistics, rates and trends
356 crimes were recorded in Bradfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bradfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradfield
- Types of crime in Bradfield
- Bradfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradfield
- Population and deprivation in Bradfield
- Questions about crime in Bradfield
- About this data
356 crimes were recorded in Bradfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 132 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradfield has the 3,165th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradfield | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 356 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,647 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradfield was highest in the year to July 2022 (362 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (289). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 356 | 46.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 326 | 42.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 340 | 44.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 289 | 37.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 362 | 47.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 329 | 43.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 309 | 40.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 304 | 39.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 308 | 40.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 29 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradfield 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 other theft (+68%) and violence and sexual offences (+26%). The largest falls were in drugs (-45%) and public order (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 132 | 17.3 | 0.50 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +13% |
| Other theft | 42 | 5.5 | 0.86 | +68% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 4.6 | 0.30 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +9% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -40% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +88% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.44 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradfield recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradfield recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradfield recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradfield recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradfield recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradfield recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradfield recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bradfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theale | 255 | 82.3 | +77% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 823 | 83.2 | +79% |
| Aldermaston | 250 | 58.3 | +25% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 502 | 64.0 | +37% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 407 | 52.2 | +12% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 387 | 34.6 | -26% |
| Pangbourne | 208 | 61.4 | +32% |
| Basildon | 62 | 20.6 | -56% |
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 Bradfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Wokefield Row | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Padworth Road | 13 |
| On or near Three Firs Way | 13 |
| On or near Back Lane | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Acorn Gardens | 10 |
| On or near Hart'S Lane | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradfield 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 137 | 38.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bradfield has an estimated population of 7,647. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradfield sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Bradfield a safe place to live?
Bradfield recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bradfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (44).
Is crime in Bradfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradfield was up 9% on the year before: 356 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 326 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradfield?
Bradfield is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Bradfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.