Windsor and Maidenhead Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Windsor and Maidenhead’s crime profile revealed a near-equal split between violent and property offences, with violent crimes accounting for 37.9% of all reported incidents and property crimes for 36.1%. This balance, which deviates from the typical dominance of property crimes in similar areas, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and post-holiday economic pressures. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 31.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s generally lower crime levels. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequently reported category, contributing 1.7 per 1,000 residents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000. The seasonal context of January—characterised by shorter days, colder temperatures, and post-holiday retail quietude—likely contributes to this pattern, as outdoor crimes such as theft from the person saw a significant decline (-66.7%) while indoor confrontations and anti-social behaviour increased. The area’s infrastructure, including commuter routes and rural roads, appears to play a role in specific crime types, such as vehicle crime, which was 8% above the UK average. This suggests that targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as improving lighting on commuter routes or increasing police patrols during peak hours, may further reduce crime rates in the coming months. The relatively low exposure rate of one crime per 224 residents also indicates that the majority of residents are not directly impacted by criminal activity.

The balance between violent and property crimes in January 2026 was striking, with 269 violent crimes and 256 property crimes reported. This near-parity, while unusual, may reflect post-holiday dynamics and reduced retail footfall during winter. Among month-on-month changes, robbery incidents surged by 33.3% (6 to 8), a sharp increase that contrasts with the 66.7% drop in theft from the person (12 to 4). This shift could indicate a move from opportunistic street crime to more targeted offences, influenced by post-holiday economic pressures. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 16.9% (59 to 69), a trend consistent with the UK average for this category (0.9 per 1,000) but 56% below it. Vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) was 8% above the UK average, suggesting that Windsor and Maidenhead’s infrastructure—such as commuter routes or rural roads—may present unique vulnerabilities for this type of crime. Residents might find the daily average of 23 crimes per day a useful benchmark for understanding local crime patterns, though this remains a relatively low figure compared to national standards.

Windsor and Maidenhead's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, reflecting an 8.2% decline from the previous month’s 4.9 per 1,000. This consistent reduction aligns with seasonal trends observed in similar areas, where colder weather and shorter daylight hours typically dampen opportunities for outdoor crimes. The daily crime count averaged 23 incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent presence of crime within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the area’s population of 158,943. This statistic, when contextualised against the broader population, illustrates that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by criminal activity. The local infrastructure, including commuter routes and rural roads, may contribute to specific vulnerabilities, as evidenced by vehicle crime rates being 8% above the UK average. However, the overall decline in crime suggests that local policing strategies or environmental factors may be playing a role in reducing incidents, even if not all categories show uniform improvement.