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 May 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eton & Castle crime rate of 5.03 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
Eton & Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Market Street with total crimes: 9

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 May 2025 the Eton & Castle has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Windsor and Maidenhead, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eton & Castle)CrimesRank (Eton & Castle)CrimesRank (Eton & Castle)
St Mary's125 21,975 11,829 2
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury80 3822 3745 3
Clewer & Dedworth East66 4656 6659 4
Ascot & Sunninghill42 6763 4650 5
Oldfield63 5693 5636 6
Belmont38 8579 8453 7
Furze Platt40 7615 7421 8
Bray26 14378 11390 9
Clewer East33 10423 9357 14
Cox Green34 9355 13375 10
Clewer & Dedworth West27 13398 10369 11
Old Windsor32 11374 12314 15
Hurley & Walthams25 15318 16361 12
Riverside28 12336 15307 16
Bisham & Cookham18 18348 14357 13
Pinkneys Green18 16286 19300 17
Boyn Hill18 17304 17287 18
Sunningdale & Cheapside17 19295 18239 19

Eton & Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20244
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202434
May 20249

A total of 187 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 202518
February 202515
January 202517
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 20243
August 20248
July 202414
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202536
March 202533
February 202537
January 202536
December 202452
November 202452
October 202433
September 202435
August 202439
July 202452
June 202474
May 202439

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 20248
July 202411
June 202424
May 202425

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202515
March 202524
February 202511
January 202526
December 202417
November 202419
October 202425
September 202425
August 202414
July 202412
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 202513
February 20258
January 202511
December 202413
November 202411
October 202411
September 202416
August 202412
July 202412
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202516
February 202514
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202440
May 202415

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202513
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 202415
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 104 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20242
July 20245
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

High Crime Locations Eton & Castle in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Market Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Peascod Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
5. Alma Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Albert Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
9. Goswell Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
10. Thames Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1

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