Bracknell vs Bucklebury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bracknell

RG12 · Bracknell Forest

352

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences137
  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Shoplifting30

Bucklebury

RG18 · West Berkshire

4

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Public order1

Bucklebury has less crime — 4 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bracknell recorded substantially more crime than Bucklebury in April 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 4, a 88.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41) and Shoplifting (30), while Bucklebury has more Public order (1). Bracknell sits above the national average for recorded crime while Bucklebury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bracknell or Bucklebury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 4 vs 352 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bucklebury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bracknell and Bucklebury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Bucklebury had more Public order. Overall, Bucklebury recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 352).

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