Crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest): statistics, rates and trends
741 crimes were recorded in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) at a glance
- Crime trends in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- Types of crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- Streets with the most crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- Population and deprivation in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- Questions about crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- About this data
741 crimes were recorded in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 286 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) has the 1,338th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | Bracknell Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 741 | 8,552 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.9 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,084 | 130,806 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,104 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (741). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 741 | 36.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 995 | 49.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 929 | 46.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 988 | 49.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 978 | 48.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,104 | 55.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 919 | 45.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 880 | 43.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 810 | 40.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 58 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 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 falls were in shoplifting (-67%) and burglary (-61%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 14.2 | 0.42 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 7.1 | 0.46 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -1% |
| Public order | 63 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Other theft | 53 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -67% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +47% |
| Burglary | 14 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -61% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.4 | 0.14 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 19.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 22 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 47% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 9 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 down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 7 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 up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | +6% |
| Crowthorne | 762 | 47.7 | +29% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | +27% |
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | +83% |
| Frimley | 916 | 55.9 | +52% |
| Farnborough | 4,425 | 71.9 | +95% |
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +126% |
| Bracknell | 6,533 | 78.9 | +114% |
2 areas within Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Owlsmoor & College Town had the highest rate (38.8 per 1,000) and Sandhurst the lowest (35.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owlsmoor & College Town | Neighbourhood | 9,666 | 375 | 38.8 |
| Sandhurst | Neighbourhood | 10,418 | 366 | 35.1 |
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 Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 36 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 22 |
| On or near Westbourne Road | 21 |
| On or near Yeovil Road | 20 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Godfrey Close | 15 |
| On or near Moor Close | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 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 | 213 | 28.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) has an estimated population of 20,084. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) a safe place to live?
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 36.9 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 Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) was down 26% on the year before: 741 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 995 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 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 Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.