Bracknell Forest Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracknell Forest's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 30.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safest in the country for this period. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (accounting for 39.8% of all reported incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed-use district with a significant retail presence and suburban residential zones. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—likely influenced crime trends, with retail-related offences and public order issues potentially spiking during these periods. However, the overall rate remained stable despite these factors, suggesting effective policing or community measures may have mitigated risks. The relatively low levels of property crime (37.5% of total incidents) compared to the UK average could reflect a combination of strong local security initiatives and the area's demographic profile, which includes a proportion of older residents who may be less likely to report thefts. This month's data reinforces Bracknell Forest's consistent performance in maintaining lower-than-average crime rates, particularly in violent and property categories, though vigilance around seasonal spikes in specific offence types remains warranted.

November 2025 saw notable reductions in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour falling by 33% compared to October, driven by a 34% decrease in incidents across the district. Bicycle theft plummeted by 84.6% (from 13 to 2 cases), likely reflecting increased awareness around Black Friday shopping and proactive policing near retail hubs. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences remained 22% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000), despite the month's extended darkness and seasonal events. However, three categories showed concerning increases: 'other crime' rose 142.9% (7 to 17 cases), theft from the person doubled (1 to 2 cases), and robbery increased by 66.7% (6 to 10 cases). These upward trends may signal emerging issues requiring further attention, though their relatively small scale suggests they may be isolated incidents rather than systemic problems. The sharp decline in possession of weapons (50% drop) and burglary (67% below UK average) highlights areas where targeted interventions have had a measurable impact. Residents may find the 33% reduction in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as this category often correlates with community safety and quality of life.

Bracknell Forest's crime rate remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the rate recorded in October. This consistency suggests no significant seasonal shifts or policy changes have dramatically altered the crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that, while representing a local context, is difficult to compare directly to UK-wide averages due to the lack of standardized daily crime reporting across the country. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 196 residents indicates that residents face a lower risk of victimization compared to the UK average, which would be higher given Bracknell Forest's overall 30.1% deficit. This translates to a 1-in-196 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of a month, a figure that is particularly striking when contrasted with the UK's generally higher rates. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's status as a low-crime environment.1 rate is still sufficient to warrant ongoing community engagement and policing efforts. The absence of significant month-on-month fluctuations in the overall rate, despite seasonal factors, suggests that local initiatives may be effectively counterbalancing typical November crime patterns observed in other areas.