Bracknell Forest Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a district of 130,806 residents, Bracknell Forest reported 598 crimes in February 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 31.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the district's generally safer profile compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences constituting 37.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and shoplifting (10.5%). These figures suggest that interpersonal conflicts and public disorder remain significant concerns, though the rates for these categories are lower than UK averages. The seasonal context of February—marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the lower prevalence of property crimes compared to busier months. However, the persistent high share of violent offences indicates ongoing challenges in managing community tensions and ensuring public safety. The relatively low rate of shoplifting, at 0.5 per 1,000, could reflect effective retail security measures or a smaller retail footprint in the district. Overall, the data illustrates a community where violent crime dominates the crime profile, yet the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic factors may be playing a role in maintaining this lower level of criminal activity.

February 2025 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with robbery and theft from the person both increasing by 25% and 16.7% respectively. These rises may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased indoor activity during colder weather. Conversely, burglary and bicycle theft fell sharply by 41.2% and 60%, respectively, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity and holiday-related absences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.5% of all crimes, though this rate was 28% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was the only category slightly above the UK average, suggesting local factors such as commuter traffic or retail presence may play a role. Residents might find the 16.3% monthly decline in overall crime rates particularly relevant, as it indicates a consistent downward trend over recent months.

Bracknell Forest's February 2025 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.3% decrease from the previous month's 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity. below the UK average. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported across the district in February, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 219 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents for a population of 130,806. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many comparable urban areas, suggesting a generally safer environment for residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights how the district's lower crime rate translates into fewer individual experiences of crime compared to the national average.