Bracknell Central South vs West Bletchley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Bracknell Central South Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Bletchley Thames Valley Police

      Bracknell Central South vs West Bletchley Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Bracknell Central South
      Thames Valley Police
      2,472 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Bletchley
      Thames Valley Police
      1,542 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      27.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bracknell Central South
      B West Bletchley
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,472
      1,542
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,252
      1,488
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.8%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      27.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bracknell Central South
      B West Bletchley
      Violent Crime
      951 ↑3%
      738 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      391 ↑45%
      221 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      158 ↑2%
      81 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      172 ↑6%
      59 ↓6%
      Burglary
      67 ↓32%
      54 ↓7%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      175 ↓15%
      123 ↓2%
      Drugs
      69 ↑13%
      38 ↑0%
      Public Order
      158 ↓10%
      89 ↑19%
      Robbery
      31 ↑82%
      10 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      215 ↑258%
      85 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓77%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑4%
      6 ↓57%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑27%
      14 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓40%
      18 ↓49%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Bletchley is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bracknell Central South safer than West Bletchley?

      Bracknell Central South has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,472 crimes in the last 12 months. West Bletchley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,542 crimes. West Bletchley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bracknell Central South vs West Bletchley?

      Bracknell Central South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Bletchley shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bracknell Central South and West Bletchley?

      In Bracknell Central South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (951 incidents). In West Bletchley, it is Violent Crime (738 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bracknell Central South and West Bletchley?

      Bracknell Central South recorded 391 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Bletchley recorded 221. 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 South vs West Bletchley?

      Violent crime in Bracknell Central South totalled 951 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 738 in West Bletchley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bracknell Central South and West Bletchley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bracknell Central South recorded 2,252 crimes (now 2,472, a change of +9.8%). West Bletchley recorded 1,488 crimes previously (now 1,542, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bracknell Central South and West Bletchley?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 18.3% and West Bletchley has 27.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bracknell Central South and West Bletchley?

      Bracknell Central South falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. West Bletchley is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bracknell Central South and West Bletchley?

      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 South or West Bletchley on a crime map?

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

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