Crime in Bagshot: statistics, rates and trends
530 crimes were recorded in Bagshot in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bagshot at a glance
- Crime trends in Bagshot
- Types of crime in Bagshot
- Bagshot compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bagshot
- Streets with the most crime in Bagshot
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bagshot
- Population and deprivation in Bagshot
- Questions about crime in Bagshot
- About this data
530 crimes were recorded in Bagshot in the 12 months to July 2026, 83.5 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 170 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bagshot has the 557th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bagshot | Surrey Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 530 | 5,751 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.5 | 60.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,348 | 94,492 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bagshot was highest in the year to July 2020 (731 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (503). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 530 | 83.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 598 | 94.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 551 | 86.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 503 | 79.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 529 | 83.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 624 | 98.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 731 | 115.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 696 | 109.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 659 | 103.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 46 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bagshot 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+25%) and other theft (+22%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-65%) and burglary (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 26.8 | 0.78 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 18.3 | 1.19 | +25% |
| Other theft | 55 | 8.7 | 1.35 | +22% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.9 | 1.19 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 6.0 | 0.72 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -36% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.2 | 1.49 | +122% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -65% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -52% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bagshot
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bagshot recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 32.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bagshot
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bagshot recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bagshot
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bagshot recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bagshot
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bagshot recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bagshot
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bagshot recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bagshot
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bagshot recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bagshot
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bagshot recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bagshot
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bagshot recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bagshot
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bagshot recorded 11 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 52% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bagshot
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bagshot recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bagshot
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bagshot recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bagshot
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bagshot 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bagshot
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bagshot recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bagshot, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bagshot.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bagshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater | 339 | 50.1 | -40% |
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | -19% |
| West End and Chobham | 555 | 54.6 | -35% |
| Ascot | 1,044 | 41.1 | -51% |
| Frimley | 916 | 55.9 | -33% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 741 | 36.9 | -56% |
| Bracknell | 6,533 | 78.9 | -5% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -53% |
1 areas within Bagshot, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bagshot had the highest rate (73.8 per 1,000) and Bagshot the lowest (73.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagshot | Neighbourhood | 7,698 | 568 | 73.8 |
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 Bagshot over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Weston Grove | 32 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 24 |
| On or near Grove End | 24 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Parkers Court | 21 |
| On or near Waverley Road | 20 |
| On or near Bell Place | 20 |
| On or near Dukes Hill | 19 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 16 |
| On or near London Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bagshot 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 | 136 | 25.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 116 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 6.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Bagshot has an estimated population of 6,348. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bagshot sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bagshot |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Bagshot a safe place to live?
Bagshot recorded 83.5 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 Bagshot?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (116).
Is crime in Bagshot going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bagshot was down 11% on the year before: 530 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 598 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bagshot?
Bagshot is policed by Surrey. 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 Bagshot. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.