Datchet Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Datchet's crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents. At 2.7 per 1,000 residents, this category's rate is 16% above the UK average, marking a striking outlier in an area where the overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 is 3.1% below the national figure. This divergence highlights the complex relationship between specific crime types and broader trends. While property crimes (10 incidents) and violent crimes (14 incidents) together accounted for 85% of all recorded offences, the high rate of violence may reflect local factors such as the built-up area's proximity to Windsor's urban core. Seasonal patterns also appear to influence the data: as a winter month with limited outdoor activity, February's crime picture aligns with pre-spring lulls typically observed in similar areas. The 1.0 per 1,000 rate for criminal damage and arson — 117% above the UK average — suggests potential vulnerabilities in community infrastructure or unaddressed tensions. This spike, coupled with the 95% above UK average for public order offences, indicates a need for targeted interventions in these categories. Meanwhile, the decline in burglary (75% month-on-month) and vehicle crime (60% decline) may partly explain the overall rate's proximity to the UK average, though these reductions do not fully offset the upward trends in other areas. The built-up nature of Datchet, with its mix of residential and commercial properties, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis is required to confirm direct correlations.

February 2026 saw a 75% increase in violence and sexual offences, with 14 incidents reported — 16% above the UK average for this category. This spike contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in burglary, which fell from four to one incident. Vehicle crime also declined by 60%, possibly linked to reduced traffic during the winter months. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged by 150%, jumping from two to five cases. This category's rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 117% above the UK average, indicating a notable local issue. Public order offences rose by 33%, reaching four incidents — 95% above the UK average. These trends suggest shifting dynamics in community interactions. For residents, the daily crime rate of one incident per day provides a tangible reference point for assessing local safety.

Datchet's crime rate in February 2026 fell by 17.9% compared to January 2026, dropping from 7.6 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may reflect the relatively small population of 5,163 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Datchet among the safer built-up areas in the UK. While the overall rate remains 3.1% below the UK average, specific categories like violence and sexual offences show marked deviations, suggesting localized factors may influence these trends. The contrast between Datchet's burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.2 per 1,000) highlights the need for further analysis on why certain crime types remain stable despite broader shifts.