Crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest): statistics, rates and trends
731 crimes were recorded in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- Questions about crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (280), anti-social behaviour (147) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,336th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | Bracknell Forest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 731 | 8,590 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.4 | 65.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,084 | 130,806 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) of any year here (731 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 731 | 36.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 961 | 47.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 956 | 47.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 976 | 48.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 972 | 48.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,117 | 55.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 927 | 46.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 884 | 44.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 812 | 40.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (85% below) and vehicle crime (70% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 74 to 26 and anti-social behaviour fell from 259 to 147.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 13.9 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 7.3 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 61 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 53 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.5 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 1.3 | 8.5 | -65% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | +1% |
| Crowthorne | 789 | 49.4 | +36% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | +31% |
| Camberley | 2,607 | 68.9 | +89% |
| Frimley | 950 | 58.0 | +59% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +99% |
| Bagshot | 531 | 83.6 | +130% |
| Bracknell | 6,556 | 79.2 | +118% |
Of the 2 areas within Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest), Owlsmoor & College Town had the highest crime rate (38.1 per 1,000) and Sandhurst the lowest (34.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owlsmoor & College Town | Neighbourhood | 9,666 | 368 | 38.1 |
| Sandhurst | Neighbourhood | 10,418 | 363 | 34.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 38 |
| On or near Yeovil Road | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 20 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 18 |
| On or near Westbourne Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Godfrey Close | 13 |
| On or near Humber Way | 12 |
| On or near Wellington Close | 12 |
Of the 584 crimes in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 147 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) has an estimated population of 20,084 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) a safe place to live?
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) recorded 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,336th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) was down 24% on the year before: 731 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 961 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?
About 20,084 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest)?
Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) 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.