Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2025, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 25.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, a trend consistent with its character as a historic district with a blend of urban and rural landscapes. The breakdown of crimes reveals a nuanced picture: violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.8% of total reports, making them the most prevalent category. Anti-social behaviour (9.2%) and vehicle crime (9.0%) followed closely, reflecting patterns common in areas with mixed residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours—likely influenced these figures. Reduced retail footfall may have dampened opportunities for shoplifting and other property crimes, yet violent incidents remained high compared to the UK average. This balance between property and violent crime could indicate a combination of effective community policing and the presence of high-traffic areas that attract both commercial and social activity. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, whereas Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 1.9 per 1,000, suggesting a local success in addressing such crimes. However, the area's vehicle crime rate, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 22% above the UK average of 0.4, hinting at potential vulnerabilities in traffic-related security. These dynamics illustrate how local geography and infrastructure shape crime trends, even within a broader context of national comparisons.

January 2025 saw a 32.8% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 58 to 77 incidents. This surge may reflect post-holiday social dynamics or increased community gatherings in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 23.1%, potentially linked to seasonal retail patterns despite reduced footfall. Conversely, burglary and theft from the person both declined, with burglary dropping 24.2% and theft from the person falling 47.4%. These decreases could indicate improved security measures or fewer opportunities for such crimes in the colder months. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 22% above the UK average, suggesting a local factor—such as commuter traffic or parking density—may be contributing. 'other crime' increased by 61.5%, a category that includes unclassified incidents, which may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. Daily crime data shows 27 crimes reported each day on average, a figure that reflects the area's population density and infrastructure. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 190 residents, a ratio that places the area significantly below the UK average for monthly exposure. With a population of 158,943, this statistic translates to a manageable risk profile for most residents. The local context—characterized by a mix of historic town centres and suburban areas—likely contributes to this balance, where public spaces are monitored but not overcrowded. The absence of a dramatic increase in any category reinforces the stability of the area's crime profile compared to the UK's broader trends.