Crime Rate in Eton & Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eton & Castle

The total recorded crimes in Eton & Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in February 2026 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eton & Castle crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Eton & Castle, encompassing approximately 32,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
Eton & Castle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Peascod Street with total crimes: 17
  • Thames Street with total crimes: 9
  • Eton Wick Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Eton & Castle?

To understand the safety of Eton & Castle, we need to analyze Eton & Castle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Windsor and Maidenhead:

    • In 2024, Eton & Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Windsor and Maidenhead average, with 1,874 crimes compared to 621. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eton & Castle witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

    • In 2023, Eton & Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Windsor and Maidenhead average, with 1,960 crimes compared to 579. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eton & Castle witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Windsor and Maidenhead, Eton & Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eton & Castle Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Eton & Castle crimes were 1,874. The crime rate of Eton & Castle in 2024 was 56.82 (year) or 4.74 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eton & Castle were around 1,960 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.43 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Eton & Castle)CrimesRank (Eton & Castle)CrimesRank (Eton & Castle)
St Mary'sNA NA1,975 11,829 2
Datchet, Horton & WraysburyNA NA822 3745 3
Clewer & Dedworth EastNA NA656 6659 4
Ascot & SunninghillNA NA763 4650 5
OldfieldNA NA693 5636 6
BelmontNA NA579 8453 7
Furze PlattNA NA615 7421 8
BrayNA NA378 11390 9
Clewer EastNA NA423 9357 14
Cox GreenNA NA355 13375 10
Clewer & Dedworth WestNA NA398 10369 11
Hurley & WalthamsNA NA318 16361 12
Old WindsorNA NA374 12314 15
Bisham & CookhamNA NA348 14357 13
RiversideNA NA336 15307 16
Pinkneys GreenNA NA286 19300 17
Boyn HillNA NA304 17287 18
Sunningdale & CheapsideNA NA295 18239 19

Eton & Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 551 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202634
December 202551
November 202533
October 202538
September 202549
August 202548
July 202558
June 202553
May 202550
April 202536
March 202533
February 202537

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202612
December 202521
November 20259
October 202514
September 20259
August 202517
July 202510
June 202510
May 202517
April 202524
March 202516
February 202514

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202613
December 202510
November 202516
October 202512
September 202521
August 202524
July 202525
June 202523
May 202519
April 202522
March 202518
February 202515

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 20254
November 202516
October 202510
September 20258
August 202512
July 202516
June 20259
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 202511
November 202514
October 202519
September 202519
August 202512
July 202512
June 202511
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20256
November 20254
October 202511
September 20259
August 20258
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 202513
February 20253

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20268
December 202518
November 202522
October 202514
September 202513
August 202516
July 202517
June 202519
May 202512
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20263
December 20258
November 20252
October 20252
September 202511
August 20258
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202610
December 202518
November 202522
October 202518
September 202523
August 202523
July 20259
June 202510
May 202526
April 202515
March 202524
February 202511

A total of 102 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 202511
November 20257
October 20255
September 20257
August 202510
July 202515
June 202510
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20258
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20253
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
October 20255
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Eton & Castle in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eton & Castle postcode area is presented below.

1. Peascod Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Thames Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Eton Wick Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Mark'S Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Bridgewater Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Vansittart Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Queens Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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