Thames Valley Police

Is Bracknell Central North Safe?

Crime statistics for Bracknell Central North. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 2,551 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,551 Crimes (last 12 months)
24.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓6.4% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,551 total crimes recorded in Bracknell Central North

Violent Crime
1,039 40.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
361 14.2%
Other Theft
199 7.8%
Public Order
186 7.3%
Vehicle Crime
184 7.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
163 6.4%
Shoplifting
138 5.4%
Drugs
94 3.7%
Burglary
68 2.7%
Other Crime
55 2.2%
Bicycle Theft
27 1.1%
Robbery
22 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
8 0.3%
Theft from Person
7 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Bracknell Central North — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bracknell Central North safe?

Bracknell Central North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,551 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 6.4% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bracknell Central North are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Bracknell Central North in the last 12 months?

2,551 crimes were recorded in Bracknell Central North in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 6.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,725 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,039 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Bracknell Central North?

The most common crime in Bracknell Central North is Violent Crime, with 1,039 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Bracknell Central North increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Bracknell Central North is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 6.4% — from 2,725 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,551 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Bracknell Central North?

Bracknell Central North has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Bracknell Central North compare to the Thames Valley Police average?

Bracknell Central North has a safety score of 9/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Bracknell Central North is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Bracknell Central North?

24.3% of crimes recorded in Bracknell Central North resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Bracknell Central North?

1,039 violent crimes were recorded in Bracknell Central North in the last 12 months — representing 40.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 361 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Bracknell Central North last updated?

The crime data for Bracknell Central North was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Bracknell Central North with other areas?

You can compare Bracknell Central North with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.