Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in February 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.08 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 Riverside, encompassing approximately 251,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Emilia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waters Reach with total crimes: 3
  • Green Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Riverside?

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

  • Relative to Windsor and Maidenhead:

    • In 2024, Riverside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Windsor and Maidenhead average, with 336 crimes compared to 621.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

    • In 2023, Riverside had fewer crimes than the Windsor and Maidenhead average, with 307 crimes compared to 579. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Windsor and Maidenhead, Riverside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Riverside Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Riverside crimes were 336. The crime rate of Riverside in 2024 was 32.05 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Riverside were around 307 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.10 (year) or 2.43 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Windsor and Maidenhead.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Eton & CastleNA NA1,874 21,960 1
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
Pinkneys GreenNA NA286 19300 17
Boyn HillNA NA304 17287 18
Sunningdale & CheapsideNA NA295 18239 19

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
September 20255
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20254
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20256
November 202511
October 202510
September 202510
August 20257
July 202514
June 202512
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20251
November 202512
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20252
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20253
November 20254
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20253
February 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Riverside in February 2026

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

1. Emilia Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Waters Reach (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Green Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leighton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Ebsworth Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Pagoda (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Moorfield Terrace (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Kingfisher Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Woodhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Lockbridge Court (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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