Datchet Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Datchet recorded 27 crimes across a population of 5,163, translating to a crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 36.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer built-up regions in the country. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 40.7% of total), followed by burglary (4 incidents, 14.8%) and criminal damage and arson (3 incidents, 11.1%). These patterns align with the area's character as a small, largely residential community within Windsor and Maidenhead, where violent crime remains a priority concern despite its lower-than-average rate. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the beginning of increased tourism in nearby coastal areas—may have influenced local crime dynamics, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Burglary rates in Datchet were 167% above the UK average, a stark outlier compared to other categories like shoplifting (35% below UK average) and public order offences (34% below UK average). This discrepancy suggests a combination of local factors, such as the proximity to high-value properties or transient populations, that may contribute to the elevated burglary rate. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between relatively low violent crime and specific property-related vulnerabilities, a pattern consistent with other small towns in the Thames Valley region.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and public order offences each doubling from the previous month. This increase in burglary—now at 0.8 per 1,000 residents—places the category 167% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like shoplifting, which fell by 100% from zero to two incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 75%, from eight to two incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in local traffic patterns or increased community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 40.7% of total crimes, yet they were 24% below the UK average. This divergence highlights Datchet's unique profile: while violent crime is relatively low, property-related offences show marked fluctuations. A resident might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly notable, as it suggests a specific vulnerability in local security measures during this period.

Datchet's crime rate in June 2024 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) represents an 18.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a local trend of lower daily crime activity, with just one reported crime per day on average. Over the course of the month, the exposure rate of 1-in-191 residents reflects a relatively low risk of experiencing crime compared to national averages. When scaled to the area's population of 5,163, this equates to 27 total crimes, a figure that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile. The monthly exposure metric provides a tangible perspective: for every 191 residents, one crime was recorded in June, a ratio that highlights the rarity of criminal incidents in this built-up area. This context is particularly meaningful for residents, as it suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime in daily life remains minimal compared to both regional and national benchmarks.