Bracknell vs Wokingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bracknell

RG12 · Bracknell Forest

314

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences110
  • Shoplifting52
  • Anti-social behaviour30

Wokingham

RG40 · Wokingham

78

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting8

Wokingham has less crime — 78 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bracknell recorded substantially more crime than Wokingham in February 2026 — 314 incidents compared to 78, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bracknell records significantly more (110 vs 31 incidents). Bracknell sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wokingham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bracknell or Wokingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wokingham recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 78 vs 314 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Wokingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bracknell recorded 110 incidents of this type vs 31 in Wokingham. Overall, Wokingham had fewer total crimes (78 vs 314).

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