Is Bracknell Town Centre Safe?
Crime statistics for Bracknell Town Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,926 total crimes recorded in Bracknell Town Centre
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Bracknell Town Centre — last 24 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Bracknell Town Centre
Safest Areas Near Bracknell Town Centre
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Bracknell Town Centre by safety score
Compare Bracknell Town Centre With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bracknell Town Centre safe?
Bracknell Town Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 23/100, rated High Crime. A total of 851 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 20.8% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Bracknell Town Centre are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bracknell Town Centre in the last 12 months?
851 crimes were recorded in Bracknell Town Centre 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 20.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,075 crimes). The most common category was Shoplifting, with 586 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bracknell Town Centre?
The most common crime in Bracknell Town Centre is Shoplifting, with 586 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 68.9% 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 Town Centre increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bracknell Town Centre is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 20.8% — from 1,075 crimes in the previous 12 months to 851 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Bracknell Town Centre?
Bracknell Town Centre has a safety score of 23 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 Town Centre compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Bracknell Town Centre has a safety score of 23/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Bracknell Town Centre is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bracknell Town Centre?
61.3% of crimes recorded in Bracknell Town Centre 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 Town Centre?
404 violent crimes were recorded in Bracknell Town Centre in the last 12 months — representing 47.5% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 191 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 Town Centre last updated?
The crime data for Bracknell Town Centre 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 Town Centre with other areas?
You can compare Bracknell Town Centre 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.