Bracknell Forest Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracknell Forest's crime rate for May 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance contrasts sharply with national trends, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour, where the area's figures are significantly lower than the UK norm. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.9%, and public order incidents at 8.4%. These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by community-focused policing and the area's suburban-rural character, which may limit opportunities for certain types of criminal activity. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—could influence patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. The relatively low prevalence of property crimes compared to violent crimes may reflect the area's lower population density and the distribution of residential and commercial spaces. While the UK experiences higher rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, Bracknell Forest's figures for these categories are also below the national average, indicating a broader trend of lower crime incidence in this local authority. This performance is consistent with the area's historical data, suggesting a stable and improving crime environment.

May 2025 saw a marked 85.7% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 7 to 13 incidents. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as warmer weather encouraging cycling and the timing of local events that draw commuters or leisure riders. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1 incident, a decline that could reflect targeted enforcement actions or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the month. Anti-social behaviour, though still the second most common category, remained 15% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement strategies. The area's performance in shoplifting—55% below the UK average—may be influenced by the distribution of retail spaces and the effectiveness of local deterrents. The rate of theft from the person rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, though this remains 100% below the UK average. This increase, while small, could be attributed to the extended evening hours typical of May, which may create more opportunities for such crimes in public spaces. The data also highlights the area's consistent underperformance in property crimes relative to the UK, with vehicle crime and shoplifting both significantly below national averages. These trends suggest that Bracknell Forest's crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographical characteristics and proactive policing efforts.

Bracknell Forest's crime rate in May 2025 was 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This represents a continued downward trend compared to the UK average, which remains consistently higher at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 22 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may provide context for residents assessing local safety. When scaled to the area's population of 130,806, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 188 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would equate to one crime for every 123 residents. The reduction in the overall crime rate from April to May may reflect seasonal patterns, such as the conclusion of school holidays or changes in community activity levels. The area's performance in categories like burglary and drugs—both 64% below the UK average—suggests that Bracknell Forest's policing strategies or community dynamics are effectively mitigating certain types of crime. While the daily crime count provides a snapshot of local activity, the monthly exposure figure offers a broader perspective on how frequently residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. These comparisons underscore the area's relative safety compared to the national picture, though the month-on-month changes highlight the dynamic nature of crime trends.