Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Windsor and Maidenhead's November 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 26% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's ongoing success in maintaining lower crime levels. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34% of all reported incidents, a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 that was 30% below the UK average. This pattern may be influenced by the district's mix of residential and commercial areas, where community engagement initiatives likely contribute to lower violent crime. Other theft (10.7% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (9.2%) followed, with the latter's rate of 0.5 per 1,000 being 53% below the UK average. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings played a role in shaping these figures. For instance, the 26.5% increase in shoplifting during Black Friday may have been offset by heightened retail security measures, while the 33.3% drop in public order offences could reflect reduced large-scale gatherings during the month. The area's overall crime profile remains consistent with its character as a well-managed local authority district, where infrastructure and policing strategies likely mitigate risks associated with seasonal fluctuations.

November 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in robbery, which increased by 57.1% (7 to 11 cases). This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, raises questions about localized factors such as seasonal events or targeted activity. Conversely, bicycle theft fell sharply by 47.8% (23 to 12), possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings or improved security measures. The category of 'other theft' remained 18% above the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting persistent challenges in retail and personal property crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 53% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area's lower population density and community-focused policing efforts. These shifts illustrate how specific crime types respond to seasonal dynamics, such as the impact of Black Friday shopping on shoplifting (which fell by 26.5%) and the influence of Bonfire Night on public order offences (down 33.3%). Residents may find the 57% increase in drug-related crimes (32 to 48) particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a growing concern in the area.

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, an 8.8% decline from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000. This reduction places the area 26% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the district's lower-than-average rates across multiple categories. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 29 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the local context of a mixed urban-rural landscape where public spaces are generally well-maintained. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores the area's relative safety, though residents may still observe fluctuations in specific crime types during seasonal transitions. The population context further highlights that even with 158,943 residents, the district's crime profile remains distinct from densely populated urban centres, where rates tend to be higher due to concentrated demographics and economic activity.