Bracknell Central North vs Virginia Water

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bracknell Central North Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Virginia Water Surrey Police

      Bracknell Central North vs Virginia Water Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bracknell Central North
      Thames Valley Police
      2,988 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      28.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Virginia Water
      Surrey Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bracknell Central North
      B Virginia Water
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,988
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,585
      405
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.6%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bracknell Central North
      B Virginia Water
      Violent Crime
      1,173 ↑18%
      106 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      381 ↑7%
      46 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      229 ↑21%
      27 ↓18%
      Vehicle Crime
      206 ↑29%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      80 ↓8%
      22 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      187 ↑8%
      13 ↓64%
      Drugs
      129 ↑77%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      197 ↑0%
      20 ↓26%
      Robbery
      27 ↑23%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      257 ↑12%
      18 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑18%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑12%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↓19%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑26%
      3 ↓80%
      Overall Verdict
      B Virginia Water is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bracknell Central North safer than Virginia Water?

      Bracknell Central North has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,988 crimes in the last 12 months. Virginia Water has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 284 crimes. Virginia Water scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bracknell Central North vs Virginia Water?

      Bracknell Central North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Virginia Water shows -29.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water?

      In Bracknell Central North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,173 incidents). In Virginia Water, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water?

      Bracknell Central North recorded 381 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Virginia Water recorded 46. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bracknell Central North vs Virginia Water?

      Violent crime in Bracknell Central North totalled 1,173 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Virginia Water. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bracknell Central North recorded 2,585 crimes (now 2,988, a change of +15.6%). Virginia Water recorded 405 crimes previously (now 284, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bracknell Central North has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Virginia Water has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water?

      Bracknell Central North falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Virginia Water is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bracknell Central North or Virginia Water on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bracknell Central North and Virginia Water. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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