Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 158,943, the 987 crimes recorded in June 2025 equate to 0.62% of residents being directly involved in a reported incident. This rate of 6.2 crimes per 1,000 people places the area 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1, a significant disparity that reflects broader patterns in the region. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 41.3% of all incidents (408 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.8%) and public order offences (9.1%). The seasonal shift into summer, marked by longer days and the early onset of tourism, likely contributes to the prominence of violent crimes, as areas like Windsor Castle and Thames Valley attract both residents and visitors. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is 9% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community engagement in high-traffic zones. However, the relatively high share of public order offences (9.1%) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) hints at challenges in managing crowds during peak tourist hours or local events. The area’s mix of historic landmarks, commuter hubs, and rural expanses may create unique pressures, with violent crimes concentrated in town centres and anti-social behaviour more common in residential areas. This data underscores the need for targeted strategies that balance tourism management with community safety, particularly during the summer months when visitor numbers rise.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 50% (from 4 to 6 cases) and other theft increasing by 40% (from 55 to 77). These spikes may reflect heightened tensions in public spaces or increased illicit activity during the summer season. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 35.7% (from 56 to 36), possibly linked to improved policing in known hotspots or seasonal changes in drug trade dynamics. Vehicle crime also dropped by 31.1% (from 61 to 42), a decrease that could be tied to reduced vehicle movement during early summer or enhanced security measures in parking areas. The balance between property and violent crimes remains skewed, with violent offences (408) outnumbering property crimes (307), a trend consistent with Windsor and Maidenhead’s role as a tourist destination where personal safety concerns often outweigh property risks. The area’s public order offences (90 cases) are 2% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a minor but notable discrepancy that may indicate challenges in managing crowds around attractions or during local festivals. For residents, the 10.1% increase in the overall crime rate compared to May (from 5.6 to 6.2 per 1,000) highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas experiencing rapid foot traffic or seasonal events.

The 10.1% rise in the crime rate from May (5.6 to 6.2 per 1,000) contrasts with the area’s overall performance relative to the UK average, which remains 23.5% lower. Daily, the 33 reported crimes in June equate to one incident for every 30 residents per day—a frequency that, while consistent with the area’s population size, may feel more pronounced during peak tourist periods. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK’s broader averages, underscores Windsor and Maidenhead’s relatively low crime environment. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it translates to a 1-in-161 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a figure that is significantly lower than the UK’s typical 1-in-125. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the 10.1% increase from May, the area’s crime rate remains well within the lower quartile of UK local authority districts. This resilience may stem from the area’s compact geography, which allows for more efficient policing, or its economic profile, which includes a mix of affluent residential areas and commercial hubs that deter certain types of crime. The comparison to the UK average further highlights the effectiveness of local strategies in maintaining safety, even as seasonal factors drive temporary fluctuations.