Bracknell Forest Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bracknell Forest’s crime rate for November 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, 30.1% below the UK average of 7.3. This performance highlights the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the national context, a trend evident across multiple categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These figures align with patterns seen in suburban or commuter-focused areas, where retail and residential zones may drive shoplifting and anti-social incidents. Seasonal factors in November, including the dark evenings of winter and the commercial activity of Black Friday, may have influenced these trends. The relatively low rate of violent crime, despite its prominence in the breakdown, suggests that Bracknell Forest’s community and policing strategies are effective in mitigating severe offences. However, the dominance of violence and sexual offences as the largest category indicates a need for continued focus on addressing these issues. The UK comparison underscores that Bracknell Forest’s performance is better than average in most areas, though the high proportion of violent crime may reflect local demographic or geographic characteristics. The stability in the crime rate from the previous month, coupled with targeted reductions in specific categories, suggests that the area is managing its crime challenges effectively, even amid seasonal pressures.

November 2025 saw marked reductions in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour decreasing by 33% compared to October, and bicycle theft plummeting by 84.6%. These declines may be linked to seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings reducing opportunities for anti-social conduct, or increased awareness around Black Friday shopping dampening shoplifting activity. Conversely, other crime rose sharply by 142.9%, driven largely by an increase in non-specific criminal activity. Theft from the person also doubled, potentially reflecting heightened caution among residents during dark winter evenings. Violence and sexual offences, which account for nearly 40% of all crimes, remained 22% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in this area. The drop in possession of weapons by 50% is another encouraging trend, though it is unclear whether this reflects targeted enforcement or natural fluctuations. For residents, the significant decline in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible benefit, as such incidents often disrupt local communities.

Bracknell Forest's crime rate in November 2025 remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from October 2025. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall crime trends during the month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that, while local-specific, offers a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 196 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in proportion to the population. When compared to the UK average, Bracknell Forest’s performance is striking: its rate is 30.1% below the national figure, a gap that persists across most crime categories. This contextualisation highlights how the area’s crime profile diverges from the broader UK context, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, where local rates are significantly lower. The stability in the crime rate, combined with the low exposure per resident, suggests that Bracknell Forest continues to maintain a safer environment relative to other parts of the country.