Total Crime Rate
69.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
28.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Smith Square area has the 16th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Binfield North & Warfield West , and the 121st highest crime rate of 367 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 Smith Square (RG12 2PG) in the last 12 months was 69.4 per 1,000 residents and was 96.7% higher than the Binfield North & Warfield West average (35.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 28.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Smith Square (RG12 2PG), the main crime hotspot is near Fielden Place. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Westbrook Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Smith Square | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Darlington Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Barn Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Trinity Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Bay Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | The Oaks | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Westbrook Gardens | Under investigation |
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