Car crime in Bracknell: 2026 figures

Bracknell recorded 337 vehicle crimes in the 12 months to April 2026. At 4.07 per 1,000 residents, that's just above the Berkshire rate of 4.01, and it's up 25% over three years.

Here are the figures, what they mean, and what actually protects a car on the drive.

The figures

Source: CrimeRate (crimerate.co.uk), using police-recorded crime for the 12 months ending April 2026. "Vehicle crime" covers thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles and interfering with vehicles. Rates are per 1,000 residents. Figures are rounded and change monthly.

Above average, and rising

Bracknell is the only town we cover where vehicle crime is both above the county rate and rising.

It has quick routes onto the M4 and M3, and a lot of cars parked on drives across its estates.

What it means for you

The local numbers give you a clear reason to protect a keyless or high-value car. Start with the cheap steps below, and consider a physical barrier if your car is a common target.

How to protect your car

1. Block the key signal. Keep your keys in a signal-blocking pouch or tin at night, away from the front door. It costs a few pounds and stops relay theft, as long as you use it every night.

2. Make the car hard to drive. A steering lock is cheap and visible. Some cars can also have a PIN-code immobiliser fitted.

3. Stop the car leaving. A telescopic bollard locked in front of the car means it can't be driven off the drive, however it was unlocked. On wider drives around Binfield and Warfield, two posts are often needed to leave no gap.

More on how relay theft works in our keyless car theft guide.

Questions people ask

Where can I see crime on my own street? police.uk maps reported crimes month by month. Search your postcode.

Does a bollard stop my car being broken into? No. It stops the car being driven away. Pair it with a signal-blocking pouch.

Do you fit in Bracknell? Yes. See our Bracknell page for prices and the areas we cover.

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