Bracknell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Bracknell maintain a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, 19.2% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within Bracknell Forest continues to demonstrate a safer profile than the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.1% of all reported crimes—2.4 per 1,000 residents, 7% below the UK average for this category. Shoplifting, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, emerged as the second most common offence, 11% above the UK rate. This spike may partly reflect the timing of Black Friday shopping, which often correlates with increased retail theft in suburban areas. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and Bonfire Night events, likely contributes to higher incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour, though these remain significantly lower than UK averages. Anti-social behaviour rates were 53% below the UK average, suggesting effective community management or policing in this area. The overall balance between property and violent crime remained stable, with property crimes (199) slightly outnumbered by violent crimes (210). While the broader crime picture shows Bracknell as a relatively low-risk area, the persistence of specific categories—particularly shoplifting and other theft—highlights the need for targeted interventions during high-traffic periods.

November 2025 revealed concerning month-on-month increases in several crime categories. 'Other crime' surged by 225%, rising from 4 to 13 incidents, a sharp jump that may indicate underreported or newly emerging issues. Theft from the person doubled, with two incidents reported compared to one in October—a 100% increase that could reflect heightened vulnerability during darker evenings. Robbery rates also rose by 60%, from 5 to 8 cases, though these remain below the UK average. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 88.9%, declining from 9 to 1 incident, likely due to increased security measures or seasonal inactivity. Possession of weapons fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 case, while drug-related crimes dropped by 30.8%, from 13 to 9. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts. Shoplifting, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remains 11% above the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Bracknell may require closer scrutiny during peak shopping periods. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour rates—0.5 per 1,000 residents—were 53% below the UK average, indicating that community engagement strategies in this area may be effectively mitigating such incidents.

Bracknell's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable compared to October, with only a -0.2% decrease from 5.9 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that broader crime trends have not shifted significantly over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 reported crimes per day, a figure that residents may find useful for contextualising local risk. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Bracknell's overall crime profile demonstrates a marked safety advantage, with violent crimes at 2.4 per 1,000 (7% below the UK rate) and anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000 (53% below the UK rate). However, the 0.7 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting—11% above the UK average—reveals a specific vulnerability in retail environments. This discrepancy highlights the importance of population density and economic activity in shaping local crime patterns. While Bracknell's overall safety remains strong, targeted efforts to address shoplifting and other theft may further reduce disparities compared to national benchmarks.