Crime in Bray: statistics, rates and trends

308 crimes were recorded in Bray in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 142 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bray has the 3,476th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bray was highest in the year to July 2019 (490 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (308). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 Bray 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 anti-social behaviour (+20%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-54%) and public order (-39%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bray

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bray recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 46.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bray

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bray recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bray

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bray recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bray

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bray recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bray

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bray recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bray

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bray recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bray

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bray recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bray

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bray recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bray

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bray recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bray

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bray recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bray

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bray recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bray

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bray recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Bray over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bray 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.

Bray has an estimated population of 7,890. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bray sits in decile 8.6, 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 Bray. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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