Datchet Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Datchet's overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2025 places it 27.0% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with national trends, reflecting a unique local context shaped by seasonal rhythms and community characteristics. The area's crime profile is dominated by public order offences (25% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (another 25%), with these categories showing divergent relationships to national averages. Public order offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, are 159% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting a localised concentration of disruptive incidents during the back-to-school period. Violence and sexual offences, however, are 46% below the UK average, indicating a relatively lower incidence of personal violence compared to national patterns. The seasonal context of September—marking the return of students to educational institutions and the transition to shorter evenings—likely contributes to the spike in public order issues, as increased foot traffic and social activity may amplify incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder. This data illustrates how localised factors can shape crime patterns even within a broader statistical framework, with Datchet's built-up character within Windsor and Maidenhead possibly influencing these dynamics through its mix of residential and commercial spaces.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in Datchet's crime mix, with public order offences surging to 7 cases (25% of total crimes) and burglary increasing by 100% from 0 to 1 incident. This spike in public order offences, which are 159% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with the 46% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to national rates. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 42.9% (from 7 to 4 cases), while vehicle crime fell by 40% (from 5 to 3 cases), suggesting some success in addressing specific issues. The area's criminal damage and arson rate of 1.0 per 1,000 (89% above the UK average) highlights another area of concern. These fluctuations align with the month's seasonal context, as the return of students to local schools and universities may have intensified public order challenges. Meanwhile, the drop in vehicle crime could reflect improved security measures around residential areas or reduced parking congestion during the autumn transition. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary is a critical data point, underscoring the need for vigilance in securing properties during periods of heightened community activity.

Datchet's crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 in September 2025 represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has likely been influenced by community policing efforts or seasonal patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, requires context within the local population of 5,163 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Datchet's population. This statistic, however, does not fully capture the disparity in specific crime categories—such as public order offences—which are higher than national averages. The comparison to the UK also reveals that while Datchet's overall rate is lower, certain types of crime (like criminal damage and arson) are elevated. This suggests that the area's crime profile is shaped by localised factors rather than a uniform trend, with the built-up nature of the community possibly contributing to both the lower overall rate and the concentration of specific offence types.