Bracknell vs Hungerford — 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

Hungerford

RG17 · West Berkshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Hungerford has less crime — 3 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bracknell recorded substantially more crime than Hungerford in February 2026 — 314 incidents compared to 3, a 104.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (52) and Anti-social behaviour (30), while Hungerford has more Other theft (1). Bracknell sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hungerford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bracknell or Hungerford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hungerford recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 3 vs 314 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Hungerford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Hungerford had more Other theft. Overall, Hungerford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 314).

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