Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Overview
Windsor and Maidenhead is among the top 10 safest major towns in the South East, and the 40th safest overall out of the UK's major towns. The overall crime rate in Windsor and Maidenhead in 2020 was 35 crimes per 1,000 people.
In October 2016, Windsor and Maidenhead had the worst crime rate in the South East for possession of weapons, with 24 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.16 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Windsor and Maidenhead are violence and sexual offences, with 1,924 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 13. This is 3.3% lower than 2019's figure of 1,988 offences and a difference of 0.42 from 2019's crime rate of 13. Windsor and Maidenhead's least common crime is robbery, with 45 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 16% from 2019's figure of 52 crimes.
Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Windsor and Maidenhead This Year
| Windsor and Maidenhead | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 770 | 5.09 |
| Bicycle Theft | 213 | 1.41 |
| Burglary | 280 | 1.85 |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 488 | 3.22 |
| Drugs | 359 | 2.37 |
| Other Crime | 124 | 0.82 |
| Other Theft | 438 | 2.89 |
| Possession of Weapons | 68 | 0.45 |
| Public Order | 425 | 2.81 |
| Robbery | 45 | 0.30 |
| Shoplifting | 328 | 2.17 |
| Theft From the Person | 113 | 0.75 |
| Vehicle Crime | 547 | 3.61 |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,924 | 12.71 |
Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.57 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.82 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.92 | 1.1 | 0.83 | 0.45 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.30 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.75 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | Getting worse |
Comparing Windsor and Maidenhead to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Towns | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor and Maidenhead | 35.34 | - |
| Coventry | 71.50 | 51% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 73.99 | 52% more dangerous |
| Kirklees | 74.23 | 52% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 77.18 | 54% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 79.19 | 55% more dangerous |
| London | 80.70 | 56% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 89.02 | 60% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 91.57 | 61% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 91.90 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 102.51 | 66% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 105.94 | 67% more dangerous |
Crime in Windsor and Maidenhead During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Windsor and Maidenhead change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Windsor and Maidenhead saw a 320% increase in other crime. Windsor and Maidenhead saw a large fall in other theft during April, when it fell by 75% compared to April in 2019. Rates of other theft and possession of weapons both fell year-on-year for every month during Windsor and Maidenhead's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -5% | -24% | -34% | +15% | -21% | -31% | -22% | -24% | -5% |
| Bicycle Theft | -47% | -48% | -74% | +58% | +121% | +70% | -32% | -39% | - |
| Burglary | -47% | -18% | -35% | -14% | +23% | -44% | -22% | +9% | -28% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | -47% | -30% | -9% | +17% | -20% | -21% | -12% | +13% |
| Drugs | - | -14% | +8% | - | +35% | +78% | +86% | +4% | +9% |
| Other Crime | -14% | +13% | +100% | +18% | +320% | +33% | +15% | +33% | -69% |
| Other Theft | -30% | -75% | -55% | -47% | -29% | -48% | -44% | -46% | -48% |
| Possession of Weapons | -44% | -54% | -55% | -33% | -36% | -36% | -30% | -55% | -56% |
| Public Order | +38% | +4% | -3% | +25% | -8% | -2% | +64% | +66% | +48% |
| Robbery | +100% | - | -67% | -50% | +50% | +100% | - | -50% | -50% |
| Shoplifting | +14% | -67% | -50% | -39% | +88% | -9% | +3% | -20% | -54% |
| Theft From the Person | -25% | -67% | -60% | -53% | +13% | -55% | -28% | -47% | -59% |
| Vehicle Crime | -24% | -5% | -41% | -32% | +39% | -13% | +7% | -4% | +33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | -25% | +6% | +1% | +9% | +27% | +28% | +1% | -25% |
Windsor and Maidenhead's Population Centres
| Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference from Windsor and Maidenhead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bray | 377 | 42 | 16% more dangerous |
| Cox Green | 350 | 46 | 23% more dangerous |
| Sunninghill and Ascot | 555 | 44 | 19% more dangerous |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Windsor and Maidenhead
What police force serves Windsor and Maidenhead?
Windsor and Maidenhead's local territorial police force is the Thames Valley Police.How dangerous is Windsor and Maidenhead?
Windsor and Maidenhead is among the top 10 safest major towns in the South East.What is Windsor and Maidenhead's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Windsor and Maidenhead are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Windsor and Maidenhead?
Windsor and Maidenhead's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Mar 2021