Crime Rate in Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Riverside crime rate of 0.11 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
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
  • Bridge Road with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Riverside has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.01 ranking 12th out of 18 in the Windsor and Maidenhead, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)CrimesRank (Riverside)
Eton & Castle166 11,874 21,960 1
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
Bisham & Cookham18 18348 14357 13
Pinkneys Green18 16286 19300 17
Boyn Hill18 17304 17287 18
Sunningdale & Cheapside17 19295 18239 19

Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20253
September 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 202414
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 202512
December 20249
November 202416
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Riverside in May 2025

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

1. Emilia Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Waters Reach (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bridge Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Savoy Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. North Town Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Prince Andrew Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. A4094 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Northfield Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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