Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Windsor and Maidenhead maintained a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This suggests a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 10.7%. These rates align with the area's character as a historic town with a mix of urban and rural elements, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced overall crime. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may explain the rise in public order offences and the 33% increase in drug-related incidents. However, the area's anti-social behaviour rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting potential community engagement strategies or effective local interventions. The lower property crime rate compared to the UK average (particularly for burglary and shoplifting) could be attributed to Windsor's status as a tourist destination with strong local enforcement and high visibility in key areas. While the overall rate remains stable, the interplay of seasonal activity and localized vulnerabilities continues to shape the crime profile, requiring ongoing monitoring.

May 2025 saw a sharp 160% increase in robbery cases, jumping from 5 to 13 incidents. This spike, combined with a 125% rise in bicycle theft, suggests heightened vulnerability in specific locations, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 21.2%, indicating potential shifts in retail security or consumer behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 34.4% of all incidents, though this rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 33% below the UK average. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 43% increase in drug-related offences, which may reflect localized challenges. Residents should note the 38.7% rise in burglary, which could be tied to seasonal property movements or targeted opportunities in less densely populated areas.

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 12.6% compared to April, moving from 5.0 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 29 crimes per day in May, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 177 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk, showing that while the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, the population is not immune to fluctuations. The rise in specific categories, such as robbery and bicycle theft, suggests localized pressures that warrant attention. When scaled to the population of 158,943, the 896 total crimes represent a manageable but noticeable presence in daily life, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or seasonal activity.