Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG21 · Hampshire
373
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bracknell has less crime — 352 vs 373 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke and Bracknell recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 373 and 352 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (35), while Bracknell has more Shoplifting (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bracknell recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 352 vs 373 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Bracknell had more Shoplifting. Overall, Bracknell recorded fewer total crimes (352 vs 373).