Crime in Bray: statistics, rates and trends
301 crimes were recorded in Bray in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (136), criminal damage and arson (26) and other theft (26) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,508th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bray | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 301 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,890 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bray of any year here (301 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 301 | 38.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 347 | 44.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 381 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 393 | 49.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 449 | 56.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 447 | 56.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 435 | 55.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 492 | 62.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 400 | 50.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and public order (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 20 to 23, while vehicle crime fell from 42 to 20 and public order fell from 34 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 17.2 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.3 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -41% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 2.9 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -52% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bray; the highest is St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead (180.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Pinkneys Green (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +71% |
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +373% |
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | +2% |
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | +6% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | +8% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 391 | 58.6 | +54% |
| Riverside | 292 | 43.7 | +15% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Bray over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ascot Road” and “Petrol Station” (15 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ascot Road | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Drift Road | 12 |
| On or near Reeve Road | 12 |
| On or near Bishops Farm Close | 10 |
| On or near Hayes Close | 10 |
| On or near Oakley Green Road | 10 |
| On or near Langworthy Lane | 9 |
| On or near Trenchard Road | 9 |
| On or near Lindores Road | 8 |
Of the 278 crimes in Bray with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 93 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 6.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Bray has an estimated population of 7,890 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bray average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bray | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bray a safe place to live?
Bray recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,508th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bray?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (26).
Is crime in Bray going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bray was down 13% on the year before: 301 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bray?
About 7,890 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bray?
Bray 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.