Crime in Bradfield: statistics, rates and trends
338 crimes were recorded in Bradfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bradfield
- Questions about crime in Bradfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (118), criminal damage and arson (46) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,283rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bradfield | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 338 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,647 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bradfield peaked in the year to August 2022 (361 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (282). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 338 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 340 | 44.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 355 | 46.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 282 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 361 | 47.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 322 | 42.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 315 | 41.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 307 | 40.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 39.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and violence and sexual offences (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 21 to 31 and criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 46, while anti-social behaviour fell from 43 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 118 | 15.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +48% |
| Burglary | 27 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradfield; the highest is Burghfield & Mortimer (84.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basildon, West Berkshire (20.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theale | 241 | 77.7 | +76% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 838 | 84.7 | +92% |
| Aldermaston | 243 | 56.7 | +28% |
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 515 | 65.6 | +49% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 410 | 52.5 | +19% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 371 | 33.2 | -25% |
| Pangbourne | 210 | 62.0 | +40% |
| Basildon | 63 | 20.9 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Bradfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Wokefield Row | 26 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Padworth Road | 13 |
| On or near Three Firs Way | 12 |
| On or near Back Lane | 11 |
| On or near Acorn Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Bramble Close | 8 |
| On or near Hollybush Lane | 8 |
Of the 302 crimes in Bradfield with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 28.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Bradfield has an estimated population of 7,647 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%), more students (11.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradfield average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bradfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradfield a safe place to live?
Bradfield recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,283rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 118 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (46).
Is crime in Bradfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradfield was almost unchanged on the year before: 338 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 340 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradfield?
About 7,647 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradfield?
Bradfield is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.