Crime in Crowthorne: statistics, rates and trends
789 crimes were recorded in Crowthorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crowthorne at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowthorne
- Types of crime in Crowthorne
- Crowthorne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crowthorne
- Streets with the most crime in Crowthorne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowthorne
- Demographics of Crowthorne
- Questions about crime in Crowthorne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (309), anti-social behaviour (105) and shoplifting (101) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,162nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Crowthorne | Bracknell Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 789 | 8,590 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.4 | 65.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,960 | 130,806 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Crowthorne of any year here (789 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 71%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 789 | 49.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 753 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 706 | 44.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 621 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 562 | 35.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 596 | 37.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 500 | 31.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 526 | 33.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 462 | 28.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 55 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (62% below) and burglary (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 50 to 91 and criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 47, while burglary fell from 30 to 22 and shoplifting fell from 123 to 101.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 19.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 105 | 6.6 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 91 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +82% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.9 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.4 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crowthorne; the highest is Bagshot (83.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) (36.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 731 | 36.4 | -26% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | -26% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | -3% |
| Wokingham | 2,115 | 39.9 | -19% |
| Bracknell | 6,556 | 79.2 | +60% |
| Camberley | 2,607 | 68.9 | +39% |
| Bagshot | 531 | 83.6 | +69% |
| Frimley | 950 | 58.0 | +17% |
Of the 2 areas within Crowthorne, Crowthorne had the highest crime rate (74.8 per 1,000) and Wokingham Without the lowest (23.7), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowthorne | Neighbourhood | 9,024 | 675 | 74.8 |
| Wokingham Without | Neighbourhood | 8,675 | 206 | 23.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Crowthorne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Arlott Green” (160).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arlott Green | 160 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near St Marys Row | 32 |
| On or near B3430 | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Lavant Way | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Goodwood Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Buckler Ride | 13 |
| On or near Police Station | 11 |
Of the 684 crimes in Crowthorne with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 105 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 18.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Crowthorne has an estimated population of 15,960 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowthorne average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crowthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowthorne a safe place to live?
Crowthorne recorded 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,162nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (105).
Is crime in Crowthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowthorne was up 5% on the year before: 789 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 753 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowthorne?
About 15,960 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowthorne?
Crowthorne 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.