Bracknell Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bracknell's February 2026 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents placed it 14.1% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 6.4 per 1,000. The most significant deviation from the UK average was bicycle theft, which reached 0.1 per 1,000—150% above the national rate of zero. This anomaly, though small in absolute terms, suggests a local factor influencing cycling-related crime, potentially linked to the area's infrastructure or commuter demographics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.8% of all crimes, making them the most common category, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000—5% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed at 12.7% of total crimes, with 61 incidents recorded, a figure 21% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK rate, accounted for 9.5% of all crimes, indicating persistent community tensions. The seasonal context of February—marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the relative stability in property crimes, which dropped by 35.6% compared to the previous month. However, the unexpected spike in bicycle theft raises questions about local dynamics, such as increased cycling during colder months or targeted theft from parked bikes in residential areas.

The most striking month-on-month shift was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, with reports rising from zero to five incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 50% decrease in robbery, which fell from four to two cases. Vehicle crime also saw a notable decline, dropping by 35.6% from 45 to 29 incidents—a trend consistent with the winter lull in outdoor activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent concern, with 61 incidents recorded, placing it 21% above the UK average. Bicycle theft, however, stood out as an anomaly, with seven reported cases—150% above the UK average of zero. This divergence from national trends may reflect local factors, such as commuting patterns or infrastructure that affect cyclists. The area's violent crime rate, at 2.2 per 1,000, was 5% below the UK average, highlighting a relative strength in this category.

Bracknell's February 2026 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 1.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with the built-up area's typical activity levels. When considering the population context, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents—a rate that is lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime relative to the local population. The stability in the overall rate, despite fluctuations in specific crime categories, suggests that the area's broader crime profile has remained relatively consistent with recent trends, even as certain types of crime—like bicycle theft—have shown significant deviations from the UK average.