Crime in Crowthorne: statistics, rates and trends
762 crimes were recorded in Crowthorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crowthorne
- Questions about crime in Crowthorne
- About this data
762 crimes were recorded in Crowthorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 315 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crowthorne has the 1,200th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crowthorne | Bracknell Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 762 | 8,552 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,960 | 130,806 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crowthorne was highest in the year to July 2025 (777 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (471). Over the whole period it rose 62%, 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 | 762 | 47.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 777 | 48.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 678 | 42.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 601 | 37.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 567 | 35.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 604 | 37.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 507 | 31.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 499 | 31.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 471 | 29.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 63 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crowthorne 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 public order (+76%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 315 | 19.7 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +7% |
| Public order | 88 | 5.5 | 0.83 | +76% |
| Shoplifting | 78 | 4.9 | 0.59 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +26% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -12% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -30% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +13% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.4 | 0.13 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.26 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crowthorne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crowthorne recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crowthorne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crowthorne recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crowthorne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crowthorne recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crowthorne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crowthorne recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crowthorne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crowthorne recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crowthorne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crowthorne recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crowthorne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crowthorne recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crowthorne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crowthorne recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crowthorne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crowthorne recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crowthorne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crowthorne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crowthorne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crowthorne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crowthorne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crowthorne recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crowthorne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crowthorne recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crowthorne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crowthorne recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crowthorne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crowthorne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 741 | 36.9 | -23% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -18% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | -2% |
| Wokingham | 2,100 | 39.6 | -17% |
| Bracknell | 6,533 | 78.9 | +65% |
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | +41% |
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +75% |
| Frimley | 916 | 55.9 | +17% |
2 areas within Crowthorne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crowthorne had the highest rate (72.5 per 1,000) and Wokingham Without the lowest (22.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowthorne | Neighbourhood | 9,024 | 654 | 72.5 |
| Wokingham Without | Neighbourhood | 8,675 | 194 | 22.4 |
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 Crowthorne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Arlott Green | 162 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 85 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near St Marys Row | 21 |
| On or near B3430 | 20 |
| On or near Lavant Way | 17 |
| On or near Napier Close | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Goodwood Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Buckler Ride | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crowthorne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 28.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 23.5% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 16.7% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% |
Crowthorne has an estimated population of 15,960. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crowthorne sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crowthorne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Crowthorne a safe place to live?
Crowthorne recorded 47.7 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 Crowthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Crowthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowthorne was down 2% on the year before: 762 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 777 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crowthorne?
Crowthorne is policed by Thames Valley. 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 Crowthorne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.