Crime Rates at Shepherds Lane, Bracknell, RG42 2BL

Shepherds Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Priestwood & Garth , and the 146th lowest crime rate of 369 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 Shepherds Lane (RG42 2BL) in the last 12 months was 37.7 per 1,000 residents and was 52.1% lower than the Priestwood & Garth average (78.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 75.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Shepherds Lane (RG42 2BL), the main crime hotspot is near Fairfax. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.