Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hopeman Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 43 local areas in Owlsmoor & College Town , and the 65th lowest crime rate of 369 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hopeman Close (GU47 0XH) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 64.1% lower than the Owlsmoor & College Town average (47.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -49.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hopeman Close (GU47 0XH), the main crime hotspot is near Godfrey Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Owlsmoor & College Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Greenfinch Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Fortrose Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Devon Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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