Crowthorne Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Crowthorne's built-up area within Bracknell Forest recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, marking a 42.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This places the area significantly below national benchmarks, a trend consistent with its character as a low-density urban settlement with limited commercial activity outside core retail hubs. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 56.4% of all reported incidents (31 cases), followed by other theft (10.9%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to higher indoor incidents and lower overall crime exposure. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) is 9% lower than Crowthorne's rate, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies may influence these figures. Property crime rates in the area remain well below UK averages, with shoplifting (83% below) and burglary (60% below) showing particularly stark disparities. This could reflect the area's limited retail footprint and higher residential stability compared to more densely populated urban centres.

February 2026 saw a 12.7% month-on-month decline in Crowthorne's overall crime rate, falling from 4.3 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This decrease was most pronounced in shoplifting, which dropped by 66.7% (6 to 2 cases), and public order offences, down 60% (10 to 4 cases). These reductions may reflect seasonal lulls in foot traffic around retail centres during the pre-spring period. Conversely, bicycle theft surged 100% (0 to 1 case), and robbery doubled (0 to 2 cases), indicating potential shifts in criminal activity patterns. While violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category (56.4% of total crimes), their rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 9% below the UK average, suggesting local policing effectiveness or community resilience. Other theft (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000) also showed marked underperformance against national rates, with the latter 35% below the UK average. However, bicycle theft's 150% excess over the UK average (0.1 vs 0.0 per 1,000) raises questions about local infrastructure vulnerabilities, though the single reported incident may be an outlier. Residents should note that while violent crime remains the largest category, the overall crime picture shows a clear downward trajectory compared to both national trends and the previous month.

Crowthorne's February 2026 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents represents a 12.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.3, continuing a trend of declining criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to an average of 2 crimes per day across the 28-day period, a figure that appears relatively low given the area's built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 270 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering Crowthorne's population of 14,839. This 1-in-270 statistic provides a concrete measure of risk for local residents, suggesting that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than in many comparable areas. The population-scaled perspective is particularly instructive: with 55 total crimes reported, this equates to approximately 0.37% of the population being directly affected, a figure that is well below the UK's broader crime exposure rates. While the previous month's rate was 4.3, the current figure demonstrates a consistent downward trend that may be attributable to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during winter, combined with the area's inherent characteristics as a low-density urban settlement with limited commercial zones.