Bracknell vs Wokingham — 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

Wokingham

RG41 · Wokingham

74

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Shoplifting18
  • Other theft6

Wokingham has less crime — 74 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bracknell recorded substantially more crime than Wokingham in April 2026 — 352 incidents compared to 74, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (41), while Wokingham has more Other theft (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Wokingham recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 74 vs 352 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Wokingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wokingham had more Other theft. Overall, Wokingham recorded fewer total crimes (74 vs 352).

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