Crime Rate in Windsor and Maidenhead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Windsor and Maidenhead

The total recorded crimes in Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in May 2025 are around 896 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Windsor and Maidenhead crime rate of 5.84 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 Windsor and Maidenhead, encompassing approximately 153,497 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (308) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Public order: (89) incidents (27.14% increase)
Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Peascod Street with total crimes: 8

Windsor and Maidenhead Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Eton & Castle (166 crimes), and the safest, Sunningdale & Cheapside (17 crimes), is 149 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Windsor and Maidenhead.

Similarly, the area of Maidenhead Central (157 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Maidenhead Highway (18 crimes), with a difference of 139 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Windsor and Maidenhead.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Eton & Castle166
St Mary's125
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury80
Clewer & Dedworth East66
Oldfield63

Safest Wards:

Hurley & Walthams25
Pinkneys Green18
Boyn Hill18
Bisham & Cookham18
Sunningdale & Cheapside17

Most Dangerous Areas:

Maidenhead Central157
Windsor Town & Eton107
Datchet70
Clewer Village63
Clewer New Town62

Safest Areas:

Ascot & North Ascot East30
South Ascot & Sunningdale29
Dedworth27
Bray Wick & Holyport26
Maidenhead Highway18

Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (308 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (96 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (272 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (98 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (312 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (87 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 254 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (297 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 331 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (349 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (82 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (308 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (76 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (326 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (106 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 361 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (740 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (192 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 886 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202562
March 202572
February 202559
January 202561
December 202473
November 202471
October 202475
September 202472
August 202477
July 202473
June 2024136

A total of 187 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20258
March 202523
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 202414
October 202428
September 202419
August 202413
July 202415
June 202422

A total of 851 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202554
March 202567
February 202546
January 202565
December 202461
November 202459
October 202482
September 202445
August 202466
July 202468
June 2024170

A total of 237 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202515
March 202528
February 202511
January 202521
December 202413
November 202416
October 202424
September 202416
August 202416
July 202414
June 202444

A total of 201 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20257
February 202510
January 20258
December 202419
November 202417
October 202413
September 202418
August 20247
July 202419
June 202454

A total of 732 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202566
March 202566
February 202552
January 202564
December 202452
November 202454
October 202461
September 202460
August 202451
July 202454
June 2024100

A total of 4180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 348.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 740 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025308
April 2025272
March 2025312
February 2025254
January 2025297
December 2024331
November 2024322
October 2024349
September 2024308
August 2024326
July 2024361
June 2024740

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202416
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 1076 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202598
March 202587
February 202564
January 202577
December 202458
November 202477
October 202473
September 202462
August 2024106
July 202492
June 2024186

A total of 466 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202531
March 202534
February 202541
January 202525
December 202433
November 202442
October 202447
September 202427
August 202436
July 202439
June 202468

A total of 903 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202550
March 202541
February 202550
January 202574
December 202472
November 202463
October 202479
September 202476
August 2024104
July 202473
June 2024160

A total of 973 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 202570
March 202579
February 202554
January 202556
December 202459
November 202454
October 202476
September 202472
August 202495
July 202477
June 2024192

A total of 588 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202546
March 202534
February 202546
January 202555
December 202447
November 202443
October 202446
September 202443
August 202439
July 202455
June 202478

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
July 20247
June 202412

High Crime Locations Windsor and Maidenhead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Windsor and Maidenhead postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs8
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Other crime1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
3. Peascod Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Kidwells Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1

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