Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 177 residents over the course of the month, a metric that underscores the area’s relatively low levels of criminal activity compared to the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.4% of all incidents, a rate 33% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 10.7%, with a 58% gap from the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally orderly public spaces. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may have contributed to higher incidents of public order offences and violence. However, the data also shows significant disparities: while drug-related crimes were 43% above the UK average, other categories such as shoplifting and burglary were lower, suggesting a combination of local demographics and economic conditions. The area’s character as a mix of historic towns and commuter suburbs may explain its crime profile, with lower rates of property crime compared to more densely populated urban centres but higher drug-related incidents linked to transient populations or localised issues.

May 2025 saw a sharp rise in robbery, with incidents increasing by 160% (5 to 13), marking a stark shift in the crime profile. This spike, coupled with a 125% surge in bicycle theft (8 to 18), highlights emerging vulnerabilities, particularly for residents and visitors relying on cycling infrastructure. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 21.2% (66 to 52), possibly linked to seasonal retail activity patterns or targeted local interventions. The breakdown also reveals violence and sexual offences at 34.4% of all crimes, a rate 33% below the UK average, suggesting the area’s relatively lower levels of violent crime. However, drug-related incidents were 43% above the UK average, a notable outlier requiring further scrutiny. These shifts underscore the need for nuanced policing strategies that address both rising and declining trends.

In May 2025, Windsor and Maidenhead’s crime rate rose by 12.6% compared to April, moving from 5.0 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On average, 29 crimes were reported each day in May, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 177 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, placing the area’s experience in context with its population of 158,943. While the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, the rise in specific categories such as robbery and burglary suggests areas for local monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the increase, the area remains comparatively safe, with fewer incidents per capita than most parts of the UK.