Bracknell Forest Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bracknell Forest, 5.5 crimes were recorded in January 2025 — 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a 1-in-183 chance of a resident experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.3%) and shoplifting (9.1%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with Bracknell Forest’s character as a commuter-oriented area with a mix of residential, retail, and green spaces. The post-holiday period in January, combined with shorter daylight hours, may partly explain the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with seasonal transitions. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests a need for continued focus on community safety initiatives in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, which was 39% below the UK average, may be influenced by the area’s relatively low population density and the effectiveness of local enforcement strategies. Shoplifting rates, 19% below the UK average, could be linked to the presence of retail hubs that implement robust security measures. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic and demographic factors, with a notable emphasis on personal safety in public areas.

January 2025 saw a 70% increase in burglary compared to December 2024, with incidents rising from 20 to 34. This sharp rise may be linked to the post-holiday period, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied or poorly secured. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 52.8%, increasing from 53 to 81 cases. This could reflect the impact of colder weather driving more indoor activities, straining local resources and increasing tensions in residential areas. Conversely, robbery incidents fell by 42.9%, dropping from 7 to 4 — a decline consistent with the reduced foot traffic in retail areas during January. Bicycle theft, already 100% below the UK average, decreased by 16.7% (6 to 5), due to shorter daylight hours deterring outdoor theft. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 12% below the UK average, suggesting that Bracknell Forest’s community engagement efforts may be contributing to lower rates of violent crime. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, influenced by both local conditions and broader seasonal trends.

Bracknell Forest’s crime rate in January 2025 (5.5 per 1,000) marked a 13.8% increase from December 2024’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This upward shift, while notable, still places the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, 23 crimes were reported each day in January — a figure that may help residents contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 183 residents, a rate that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that Bracknell Forest’s population faces a comparatively lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, a trend reinforced by the area’s consistently low rates for categories such as burglary (UK average: 0.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (35% below the UK average). The population context also means that even with the 13.8% month-on-month rise, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable relative to the area’s size. These statistics illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a lower overall risk profile than the UK as a whole, with specific strengths in reducing property-related and public order crimes.