Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Windsor and Maidenhead maintain a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure positions the area among the safest in the country. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.2% of all crimes (272 incidents), significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 12.3%, with a UK comparison showing a 55% deficit. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may explain the 8.8% share of public order offences. While the overall rate remains low, the balance between property and violent crime has shifted slightly, with property crimes (291) making up 36.5% of total incidents compared to 33.8% in March. This suggests a minor but measurable trend towards violent crime dominating the crime profile. The area’s character as a mix of historic town centres and suburban communities may influence these patterns, with retail and cultural hubs driving both anti-social behaviour and public order issues. Despite the generally low crime rate, the data highlights the need for targeted awareness around specific incidents, such as the sharp rise in theft from the person, which will be explored in the highlights section.

April 2025 marked a stark increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising 114.3% (7 to 15) compared to March. This jump, while still low in absolute terms (0.1 per 1,000), suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns that residents should note. Concurrently, drug-related crimes increased by 35.3% (34 to 46), bringing the local rate to 0.3 per 1,000—11% above the UK average of 0.3. This divergence from national trends may reflect local factors such as proximity to transport hubs or transient populations. In contrast, bicycle theft plummeted by 65.2% (23 to 8), possibly due to Easter-related travel patterns or improved security measures. The month also saw a 22% rise in vehicle crime (41 to 50), though this remains below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The crime mix has shifted slightly, with violent offences now accounting for 34.2% of all crimes compared to 33.8% in March, indicating a marginal increase in violent crime relative to property crime. Residents should be particularly vigilant around theft from the person, which rose sharply despite the overall low crime rate. The data also shows that categories like burglary (31 incidents) and robbery (5 incidents) remain well below UK averages, reinforcing the area’s generally safe profile. However, the increase in drug-related crimes highlights a specific area requiring attention.

April’s crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 represents a 7.9% decrease from March’s 5.4, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 27 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in high-traffic areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents—a monthly exposure rate that contrasts sharply with the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised with the local population of 158,943, illustrates how the area’s crime profile remains significantly safer than national benchmarks. The reduction in overall crime compared to the previous month aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and Easter holidays may have temporarily displaced certain types of criminal activity. However, the sharp rise in theft from the person and drug-related crimes suggests that specific vulnerabilities persist. Residents should consider these monthly fluctuations when assessing personal safety, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or transient populations. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives. The 35.1% deficit from the national rate remains a consistent feature, reinforcing Windsor and Maidenhead’s status as a comparatively safe area despite recent spikes in particular categories.