Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
314
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG14 · West Berkshire
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Newbury has less crime — 207 vs 314 incidents in February 2026.
Bracknell recorded notably higher crime than Newbury in February 2026 — 314 vs 207 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (52), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 February 2026 Police data, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than Bracknell — 207 vs 314 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Bracknell is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newbury recorded fewer total crimes (207 vs 314).