Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 30.8% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors, with the transition to spring likely influencing crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.1% of all crimes, a rate 27% below the UK average. This may be attributable to the area's mixed urban-rural profile, where community policing initiatives and the presence of historic sites may contribute to lower violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed at 10.1% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average by 52%, a trend consistent with the area's emphasis on public spaces and tourism management. Public order offences, at 9.1% of total crimes, were also 9% below the UK average, linked to the area's focus on maintaining order in high-traffic zones such as the Royal Borough. Seasonal factors, including the transition to spring and longer evenings, may have influenced these patterns. The overall crime rate, while showing a 22.2% increase from February, remains firmly in the lower quartile of UK local authority districts, suggesting that local strategies for crime prevention are likely contributing to this sustained performance.

March 2025 saw a 228.6% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 7 to 23 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes as cycling becomes more common with longer evenings. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 30.0%, from 10 to 7 cases, potentially indicating effective local measures or reduced foot traffic in key areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.1% of all crimes, but this rate was 27% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent disparity in violent crime trends. Anti-social behaviour, at 10.1% of total crimes, was 52% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or environmental factors mitigating such incidents. The rise in 'other crime' by 154.5%, from 11 to 28 cases, underscores the need for further investigation into emerging patterns, though this category remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks.

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate rose by 22.2% from 4.5 per 1,000 in February to 5.4 per 1,000 in March 2025.8% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 28 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, reflects the local context of a mixed urban-rural district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure compared to national trends. This monthly aggregate does not account for daily fluctuations, which may be influenced by factors such as seasonal transitions or local events. The population of 158,943 provides a broader context for interpreting these figures, emphasizing that crime rates are distributed across a diverse demographic. While the increase from February is notable, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting sustained efforts in crime prevention may be contributing to this trend.