Total Crime Rate
61.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
17.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Barn Owl Drive area has the 15th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Binfield South & Jennett's Park , and the 137th highest crime rate of 367 local areas in Bracknell Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barn Owl Drive (RG12 8FA) in the last 12 months was 61.0 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% higher than the Binfield South & Jennett's Park average (49.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -27.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barn Owl Drive (RG12 8FA), the main crime hotspot is near Wheatley. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Redwing Place | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Waverley | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Lovelace Road | — |
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