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% reduction compared to the UK average, underscoring the area’s consistently lower crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34% of all crimes, a figure 30% below the UK average. This may reflect the area’s relatively stable community dynamics.8 per 1,000 rate for violent crime suggests targeted interventions or geographic factors have limited escalation. Other theft, at 10.7% of total crimes, rose 18% above the UK average, likely driven by the timing of Black Friday sales and increased retail activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 53% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Windsor and Maidenhead’s suburban and semi-rural character, where community cohesion may reduce disorder. Seasonal factors also played a role: darker evenings and the end of the festive shopping period may have dampened opportunities for outdoor crimes, while the proximity of Windsor Castle and other tourist attractions could have increased foot traffic in retail zones. However, the absence of a significant spike in vehicle crime—matching the UK average—suggests that local infrastructure, such as secure parking facilities, may mitigate risks. The 8.0% share of criminal damage and arson, 25% below the UK average, further illustrates the area’s lower exposure to property-related offences, linked to well-maintained housing stock and proactive community engagement.

The most striking shift in November was a 57.1% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 7 to 11. This jump, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with a 47.8% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 23 to 12. The rise in robbery may be linked to the timing of Black Friday sales, when retail areas see higher foot traffic and potential for opportunistic crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 53% compared to the UK average, a trend consistent with Windsor and Maidenhead’s quieter suburban character. Vehicle crime remained stable, matching the UK average exactly at 0.4 per 1,000. The 34% share of violent crimes—primarily violence and sexual offences—was lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s relatively safe environment. Residents may find the 18% increase in other thefts (such as shoplifting) relevant, as it suggests targeted retail crime during the busy shopping period.

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 8.8% compared to October, dropping from 5.9 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as darker evenings and the end of the festive shopping period may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded 29 crimes per day, a figure that reflects local rhythms rather than a sharp spike or dip. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 185 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though daily figures are not directly comparable. The population context shows that the area's relatively low crime rate is sustained across all demographics, with no single group affected. The 26% gap between Windsor and Maidenhead’s rate and the UK average remains consistent, suggesting systemic factors such as community policing or geographic characteristics contribute to the area's safer profile.