Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG14 · West Berkshire
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Newbury has less crime — 250 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Bracknell saw somewhat more crime than Newbury in April 2026 (352 vs 250 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 250 vs 352 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Bracknell is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newbury recorded fewer total crimes (250 vs 352).