Bracknell Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bracknell, 5 crimes were recorded in December 2025, placing the area 28.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This rate translates to roughly one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month, a figure that may partly explain the area’s relatively low perceived risk compared to other parts of the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (41.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11.4%) and criminal damage and arson (8.6%). These patterns align with Bracknell’s character as a largely suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where violent incidents may be concentrated in specific high-traffic or nightlife areas. December’s seasonal context—dark evenings, holiday-related absences from homes, and the peak of Christmas shopping—may have influenced crime trends. For instance, shoplifting rates fell by nearly half compared to November, reflecting a shift in consumer behaviour or increased security measures during the festive period. However, the area’s lower-than-average rates for property crimes like burglary (64% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (19% below) suggest that Bracknell’s community-focused policing or infrastructure may contribute to its safer profile.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to November. Shoplifting plummeted by 48.4%, with incidents dropping from 62 to 32—a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or heightened security during the Christmas shopping rush. Conversely, bicycle theft and possession of weapons both surged by 300%, though these increases remain small in absolute terms (from 1 to 4 incidents each). Robbery rates also fell by half, from 8 to 4, potentially indicating a reduction in high-risk environments or improved community vigilance. Bracknell’s violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 22% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 35% below, suggesting that the area’s social dynamics or local initiatives may contribute to lower levels of disruptive incidents. The rate of theft from the person—often associated with tourist-heavy areas—was 100% below the UK average, a statistic that may reassure residents and visitors alike about the relative safety of public spaces during the holiday season.

Bracknell’s crime rate in December 2025 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 15.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of declining crime over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while specific to Bracknell, provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that may be lower than the national average given Bracknell’s overall 28.6% deficit compared to the UK. This statistic underscores the area’s relatively low risk profile, though such figures do not account for unreported incidents. With a population of 86,947, Bracknell’s crime statistics also highlight the importance of context—its suburban layout and lower population density may naturally contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime compared to more densely populated urban centres. The decline in shoplifting and robbery rates, coupled with the area’s consistently low burglary figures, further reinforces the notion that Bracknell’s crime profile diverges from the UK average in ways that may be attributable to its specific demographic and geographic characteristics.